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vagrantheather's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's hard to pin down what I feel about the narrator. On one hand I think she's very sympathetic and I want someone to step up and help her come around. On the other, I don't think anyone deserves to be subjected to the manipulation and lies, which I know for a fact I would be scandalized to discover in someone I consider a friend. Poor Milosh.
Excellent writing.
Excellent writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Body shaming
Moderate: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Dysphoria
Minor: Antisemitism, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
naddl0r's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is so difficult to review. Obviously plus points for it's setting in Berlin and me living here, too.
Besides that it's a great example of how running, especially long distance running, can be a form of self-harm. Plenty of ED behavior in this book.
But it has some really funny and relatable parts and even though the main protagonist is quite unlikeable and I don’t necessarily agree with her actions, I GET her in more aspects than I like to admit.
Besides that it's a great example of how running, especially long distance running, can be a form of self-harm. Plenty of ED behavior in this book.
But it has some really funny and relatable parts and even though the main protagonist is quite unlikeable and I don’t necessarily agree with her actions, I GET her in more aspects than I like to admit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Self harm, and Stalking
jennyg73's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Drug use, Stalking, and Eating disorder
sea_burglar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.0
I liked the writing, but I felt relieved when I finished the book. I kept reading only because of the descriptions of the Berlin atmosphere and the occasional German words.
I pulled out my keys and let myself into the courtyard of 105 HuberStraße, feeling as exhausted as Bilbo on his safe return to Bag End.
And thanks to Bea Setton, I decided to reread The Hobbit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Stalking
Minor: Drug use
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