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kimberlyswalters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
It was very well-written and the concept was good, but there was too much detail. I learned too much about some of these characters, especially Shelley.
Overall, it was well-written and I genuinely enjoyed Max, Ephraim, and Newt. I don't think Kent's character was fleshed out enough for me to care about him. His father's character made more of an impact. I am not a religious person by any means, but I do think the author may benefit from Jesus and some therapy. In fact, I need therapy after reading this. My appointment is scheduled for three weeks from now. I'm not hopeful that I'll make it until then with this content wiggling around inside of my head.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Gun violence, Blood, Child death, Death, Animal death, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Murder, Mental illness, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Stalking, Vomit, and Self harm
whatathymeitwas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Animal cruelty, Grief, Self harm, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcohol, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
Minor: Rape
lottieingham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Torture, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Blood, Death, Violence, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Confinement, Body shaming, Cursing, Medical trauma, Suicide, Terminal illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Grief, Bullying, Mental illness, and Vomit
Definitely not for the faint-hearted or squeamish. I’m an avid horror fan and even I found parts of this book difficult to get through (though loved it overall)! Proceed with caution if you’re triggered by gore / body horror / animal abuse.rhiannon_reads3'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, Violence, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Stalking