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kaiyakaiyo'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? No
4.0
the speculative and horror elements wove well with the historical fiction aspects, and I really enjoyed how we got a glimpse into so many minds, even if they weren’t always good minds to be in. the way the narrative flowed from one brain to the other was so smooth and satisfying. gloria and robbie were lovely, if tragic :( such sweet, empathetic children in a world where they can sense even more harm than usual due to their clairvoyance. heartbreaking
I also love love love that the author included books in the authors note that tell the true story of the school this novel is based on; it’s clear that she did a lot of careful, tactful research for this book, and wants us to do the same. this is not a light read by any means, but it is a good one
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
mldavis_2015's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Vomit
firedoor11'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? It's complicated
5.0
It is also a social commentary on imprisoning our children, "reform" schools in general, and how systemic racism plays a role in and even drives it.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Minor: Rape
bookscatcoffee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
melle_bello'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
streberkatze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Torture, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Slavery
fabiandtheberts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Murder
thrillofthepage'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
kirstyyreadsbooks'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Rape, and Death of parent
hughesie's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Slavery, Antisemitism, and Sexual harassment