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clacksee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
2.75
There's a line in the book about a teenage girl who thinks she's in love with a man. But it isn't that. Not once you stop and analyse what's really happening. I'm paraphrasing, but you get the idea.
And honestly, that's not a million miles from how I felt about this book. On the one hand, I was utterly absorbed in the story. On the other, now that I've finished it, it feels like it was a hollow read.
Also, speaking of miles… The metric/imperial measurements in the translation are weird. Short distances are given in metric, but temperatures are given in imperial. What the hell? Like, I can figure out feet, but I have no clue what 104º means (nor do I care).
Anyways, I'm not sure I needed to read a cis man's take on the rape of teenage girls, actually.
CW: Brief but explicit description of rape told from the perspective of the victim. And then repeated references back to that scene.
And honestly, that's not a million miles from how I felt about this book. On the one hand, I was utterly absorbed in the story. On the other, now that I've finished it, it feels like it was a hollow read.
Also, speaking of miles… The metric/imperial measurements in the translation are weird. Short distances are given in metric, but temperatures are given in imperial. What the hell? Like, I can figure out feet, but I have no clue what 104º means (nor do I care).
Anyways, I'm not sure I needed to read a cis man's take on the rape of teenage girls, actually.
CW: Brief but explicit description of rape told from the perspective of the victim. And then repeated references back to that scene.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Rape
Minor: Drug use and Mental illness
cyndi1966's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Murder, Death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking
jkar7's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enjoyed this book! Will have to watch the movie now too. Listened at 2.5x speed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pedophilia
Moderate: Infertility
reneebkreviews's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Rape, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Stalking, Mental illness, and Eating disorder
shannonmarie's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Rape
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