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mfrisk'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? It's complicated
2.5
Essentially this book is a horrific road trip story and Woodstock 1999 retelling with supernatural elements and despite that sounding interesting it really takes this concept nowhere. It just feels like an exploration of failed dreams and frustrations that don’t add up to anything truly horrific. The only thing horrific in this were men taking advantage of and harming women but that’s mostly glossed over and I can’t quite figure out why this book ended in as boring of a way as it did.
Graphic: Murder, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Gore, Blood, Suicide, and Violence
dancingyoshi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Car accident, Blood, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Violence, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault
tarac92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Death, Gore, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Sexual assault, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Blood
Claustrophobiamicallab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit and Sexual assault
li22ybeth's review
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault
hjb_128's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Misogyny, Body horror, Car accident, Confinement, Violence, Blood, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Alcohol, Murder, Stalking, and Suicide
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
bugaboobear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Violence, Confinement, and Body horror
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Drug use, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Car accident, Child death, Sexual assault, and Gun violence
poetsofsweetpea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Car accident, Gore, Gun violence, Addiction, Drug use, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Death, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Murder, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Violence, Blood, Bullying, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
electronaut6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Strongly recommended for anyone who loves metal, is a feminist, who feels crushed under the weight of forces beyond their control, or who has never liked anyone telling them what to do
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Sexual assault
raybudbury's review
- 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
4.0
Think this is my favourite Grady Hendrix book so far. I like that his main characters tend to be unlikeable, believable older women. I also really enjoyed the gore scene because my face was like 😮 while listening to it happen.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Gore, and Murder