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augie_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Cancer, and Sexual content
claireead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
eleeowart's review
- 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
4.25
Women are always the focus of her writing, and through various women’s experiences, she uncovers the darkest pieces of living in society as a woman—the fatphobia, blatant misogyny and stereotypes can be a lot to get through. But isn’t that the reality? It’s through these unlikablw characters thoughts that’s we get to unpack the filth and darkest sides of humanity. Definite trigger warnings though.
Graphic: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Mental illness, Sexism, and Alcohol
davyeyhavock's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the writing - the ability to capture a great amount of detail and portray numerous feelings through each experience is great skill.
These stories are chaotic and depressing - which I'm gathering is to be expected by this author. My favorites were: Maid Marian and Suburban Weekend. While I couldn't relate to the actions of these characters, you could feel the desperation through the pages and it forced you to go through the ugliness with them.
I will definitely be moving on to read other books by this author.
Moderate: Sexual content, Body shaming, Drug use, Addiction, Eating disorder, Grief, and Death of parent
travelseatsreads'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
2.0
9 individual stories told in Taddeo's sharp, unrelenting and gritty style, evocative but just not gripping.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, Grief, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts