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eve81's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War, Murder, Death of parent, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Misogyny, Blood, and Suicide
lucystolethesky's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Abortion, Suicide, Gaslighting, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Police brutality, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Police brutality
kclark's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
At the same time while this book allowed the reader to empathize with the humanity of characters, it never was so lazy as to give a character a pass just because the reader might find some shared humanity with the characters. Instead, this book pushes the limits of what sympathy looks like. It shows the brutality of divisive politics and the consequences when people are pitted against each other. It reminds us that under oppressive regimes, many people are both perpetrators and victims at the same time, and it manages to critique the Chinese regime in a way that does not center the West.
Graphic: Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Death of parent, Blood, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: War, Cannibalism, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol
aargot1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Mental illness, Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: War and Abandonment