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vixenreader'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gun violence, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Genocide, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Police brutality, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Animal death, Classism, and Drug abuse
Be careful. This book is not for the faint of heart.dirtwitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Mass/school shootings, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Drug abuse and Confinement
bookishgoob'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Torture, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Classism, Abandonment, Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, and Mental illness
chloseencounter'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
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Police brutality, Violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Gun violence, Police brutality, Death, Confinement, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Police brutality, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Grief, Violence, Confinement, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
cherryufos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It’s not. Now that in itself would be fine except
I also didn’t like that there was a few plot holes or things left unsaid. Who were the other clowns? What did Janet’s mom do after the news? And why did Cole’s father become a deranged clown killer at the end(at least it seemed implied). I understood the clown idea for the town but why would the dad go to Cuba and just become a killer? I would’ve liked it better if he was missing in the cornfield, Cole not knowing when he’d appear.
Now besides all the negatives, I did enjoy something’s. I found the writing voice well, it was the only reason I could finish it. I also enjoyed the reference to things that are happening in today’s standards. I feel I would enjoy Adam’s other books if there isn’t any gore. This book just wasn’t for me; I’m too squeamish. If you like this type of thing though, you may enjoy this book!
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Gore
Moderate: Grief, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide, Misogyny, and Fire/Fire injury