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augustpeach_'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? It's complicated
2.75
I found the novel had enough tension for me to keep reading, wanting to solve the questions I had relating to the dynamics of the characters. However, I finished the novel with more questions - all was not as it seemed. Which, I believe ... may be the point.
I felt like the last act was rushed, which was unfortunate because that featured plot was my favorite.
I purchased the book and am planning on donating it.
If you feel compelled, another read-through of the book could be helpful ... I don't plan on reading it again so I will be donating my copy ... If I feel compelled to read it again, I'll reach out to my local library.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Gun violence and Sexual content
readbycarina'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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Death, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
lucinotlucy's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
stevienielson'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Body shaming
katiezew's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Gun violence and Alcohol
skipabeat'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
3.75
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, and Sexual violence
jesakeita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
Minor: Gun violence
bettydraper'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Gun violence
moosycakes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think I'm glad to have read this book, it does have some important (harrowing) messages and the relationships between the different perspectives of the characters will have me thinking about this book for a long time.
You may struggle with following some of the story if you get easily confused, I found that sometimes the coherency of the plot and what was actually happening came second to the writing style and use of detailed description/imagery. While some of that issue can be explained by the writing style being chosen and changed to serve the story and the differing narrative styles, sometimes it went a bit over what would be necessary for that end, in my opinion.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Gun violence, and Vomit
Minor: Eating disorder and Suicide
collinsshaym'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship