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biobeetle's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, Rape, Emotional abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Suicide, Child abuse, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Violence, Torture, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
kellkie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence
pkatrinaanne's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Emotional abuse, Rape, Death, Bullying, Mental illness, Suicide, Child death, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse
meganlamming's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Torture
kllyholt's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual violence
killianmgov's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
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i was really engaged the entire time while reading this book, but i'll be honest,,, i also really was confused during it,,,,, even when it was clear that some things were being explained for me. i'm happy to read books that do not have everything explained to you--whether that be in the conclusion of the story or throughout, severance by ling ma being an example of this and one of my all time faves--but either i was not quite smart enough for this book (LOL, but seriously) or it's just a personal thing for the stylistic choices in storytelling and narration.
i will say,,, the other thing i didn't love is that this felt really close to a book that just relies on gaslighting for the twist, and while this definitely wasn't quite that,,, i think with the added points from above I would land this at a 3/5 personally
Minor: Rape, Stalking, Murder, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
annagerman's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was really confusing for the first third, but I actually enjoyed the mystery and speculation. I think the reveal itself was good, but the way it was done felt underwhelming.
I saw a review calling it a tilt-a-whirl manned by a lazy sadist, and there's definitely truth in that.
I don't mind the detached writing style, it fit well with the themes of the book, but I definitely think that this book could benefit from a more "traditionally" structure narrative, with some in-depth character exploration.
However I'm really intrigued by the author and surely will read more of their books in the future.
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual violence
nany007's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual violence
hue's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Self harm, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
kia_y_k's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Medical trauma, Addiction, Vomit, Self harm, Medical content, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Death of parent, and Child abuse