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ladymahesh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Grief, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Confinement, Child death, Child abuse, Car accident, Bullying, Body horror, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship
cheye13'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
However the tropes it did fall into were underwhelming, and perhaps more suited to 2011. The mental health portrayal is cliche and, I believe, mostly incorrect. (And Julian is severely neglected as a perspective despite being such a central character). The ultimate "villains" are shallow, the potential for nuance completely disregarded.
This was an entertaining read and very well-told but the story itself was a disappointment.
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Self harm
Minor: Cursing and Drug use
A small effort is made to normalize schizophrenia, but the overall portrayal is rather extremely and likely harmful. If sensitive to such content, I'd recommend looking for own voice reviews. Sex work/prostitution is mentioned, always in reference to "deplorable" or "evil" women.mrselo03's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Mental illness