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dscobbie's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Misogyny
Moderate: Alcoholism
catmisae's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Let me put it this way: I fell asleep for an entire chapter while listening to the audio book and when I went back to replay what I missed I concluded that I probably didn’t need to waste my time. Yes, yes you made some guys mad and someone got shot on the high seas we get it. The pattern has already been established.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Gun violence
greenjem's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Gun violence, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual content
askxtine's review
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Ugh. Excessive use of the N-word and other racial slurs. Super violent. I'm struggling to find something I liked about this book. I'm sure in 1930 this book was a revelation - fast, dialog heavy writing style, politics of the time, struggles of the poor. But, ugh. It was ugh from start to finish. Uncomfortable to read for first 2/3rds, then long winded stream of consciousness at the end. I didn't like a single character.
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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