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m4rtt4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
so long, but so epic and more than worth the time. I took off 0.5 stars because it could have been a tad shorter and there were so many characters I got confused from time to time. Nevertheless, I was hooked on the drama, and there were also some great examples of how pride and greed can really fuck you up. Can't say much anything else without spoiling, but go find out yourself!
+ this doesn't really spoil anything, but Eugenie Danglars and Louise d'Armilly were lesbians in love and you can't change my mind :) <3
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Grief, Child death, Colonisation, Death of parent, Drug use, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, and Violence
avfdgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Confinement
Moderate: Stalking, Suicide, Murder, and Child death
Minor: Racism, Slavery, and Suicide
norcalchris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The pacing was all over the place. The first 300 pages were riveting, the middle 400 were slow and didn’t seem necessary, and the last 500 were up and down.
Disappointing ending which lacked explanation about a crucial scheme of the book. The revenge schemes were simultaneously really elaborate and silly (hinged on his wearing of a wig to completely disguise himself).
The attitude toward slavery was gross, but probably of the times.
I would’ve enjoyed the book more if he didn’t develop such a crushing god complex toward the end. It was just sooo heavy handed. The character that I liked so much in the beginning became such an ass over time.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
estefizaga's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child death, Classism, Grief, Murder, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and War
acashton's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Colonisation, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Racial slurs, Slavery, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, Chronic illness, Suicide attempt, Child death, and Classism
Minor: Incest
literatureleaf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death, Confinement, Murder, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Blood, and Child death
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Slavery, and Misogyny
seforana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Suicide attempt, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Terminal illness, Violence, Child death, Drug use, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, and Death
romeroreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Racism, Murder, Child death, Classism, and Grief
bluejay21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Slavery, Child death, Drug use, and Grief
dachre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Moderate: Mental illness, Drug use, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, Slavery, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism