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breanneporter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s certainly a whacky concept but it was an interesting thought experiment and I liked the format of the novel, which had short chapters and various “scenes,” as if from a play that Lewis was writing. I really liked Wren’s backstory and how her past was gradually revealed to us. I was engaged and interested to keep reading, but was disappointed by the ending.
All in all it’s a fairly enjoyable short read and time will tell if it leaves a larger impression on me.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Pregnancy
norspider's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Shark Heart tells of love that ends in tragedy. Of people who are loved, even with the worst parts of themselves. Of finding beauty, meaning, and purpose in the mundane. Written in a unique style; blending prose, poetry, and play. Emily Habeck has crafted something eminently readable.
Set in multiple distinct parts, this book explores the many facets of relationships; how they can begin, how they endure, and how they (sometimes) end.
Shark Heart is inspiring, uplifting, and tragic.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Medical content, Body horror, Grief, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy
emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, and Grief
Moderate: Blood, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Abandonment, Pandemic/Epidemic, Animal cruelty, and Infidelity
kase1190's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kmilazzo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Grief, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Alcoholism
tarynimwalle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Grief
Minor: Animal death and Abortion
dcoul's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, Animal death, Abandonment, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion
m_liz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Pregnancy
theoceanrose'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Animal death, and Cannibalism
cait'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Minor: Blood, Infidelity, Grief, Pregnancy, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Physical abuse, Self harm, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, and Terminal illness