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micaelacccc's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
3.0
Graphic: Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Slavery, Ableism, Racial slurs, Racism, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide and Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent and Death
theoriginalallison's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Slavery, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Incest, Abandonment, Antisemitism, and Cursing
econsidine's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I doubt anyone needs me to tell them this is a Good Book, but yes, it is considered a masterpiece by many, and justifiably so. If you’re like me and your close reading skills need some dusting off, the appendix is crucial. Also, to save you a degree of the confusion: there are 2 Quentins.
Otherwise, it’s a beautifully inscrutable and captivating novel that treats everyone, even people I would hate in real life, with equal lack of cruelty or sentimentality. I had no idea what was happening half the time yet couldn’t put it down. I want to reread it immediately.
Otherwise, it’s a beautifully inscrutable and captivating novel that treats everyone, even people I would hate in real life, with equal lack of cruelty or sentimentality. I had no idea what was happening half the time yet couldn’t put it down. I want to reread it immediately.
Graphic: Suicide, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Ableism, and Sexism
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