Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

Lakewood by Megan Giddings

2 reviews

ripxw's review

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

raebies_03's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• 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

3.0

I don't have a lot of thoughts about this book. Obviously the content is horrific and is a reflection of how society treats bipoc people to this day.

The writing intrigued me throughout the book. Grabbing my interest and dropping it here and there. Overall I'm just not sure how I feel about it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Terminal illness, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Body horror

Minor: Death of parent and Cancer