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paigeskijones's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Murder, Transphobia, Alcoholism, and Classism
Minor: Abortion, Sexual content, Drug use, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Cursing, Addiction, Fatphobia, Alcohol, Animal death, Antisemitism, and Blood
keeganrb's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Murder, and Racism
Moderate: Transphobia and Racial slurs
larareads's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Transphobia, Murder, Racial slurs, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content
themis_biblos's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Drug use, Murder, Physical abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Classism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, and Antisemitism
ruthypoo2's review against another edition
3.75
John Berendt does an excellent job creating an interesting atmosphere of the particular historical city of Savannah, and is respectful in relaying his impressions of the uniquely entertaining personalities he encountered. More than anything, the neighborhoods and communities included in the book ooze with old-fashioned southern charm and gentility.
I listened to the audiobook and feel the narrator, Jeff Woodman, delivered a superb characterization of every individual in the story with lovely diction and subtle accents. His performance thoroughly enhanced my enjoyment of this book.
Moderate: Alcohol and Death
Minor: Physical abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Classism, Racism, and Sexual content
cooliuscaesar451's review
3.25
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Drug use, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Racial slurs, Trafficking, Sexism, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Ableism, Murder, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Sexual violence
librarymouse's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Alcohol, Classism, Abortion, Cursing, Racism, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Outing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Antisemitism, Infidelity, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Incest
trashbinfluencer's review against another edition
3.25
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal death, Antisemitism, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Misogyny, Outing, Abortion, Addiction, Classism, Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Dysphoria, Murder, Sexism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
mal_reads_books's review against another edition
2.75
Nevertheless, I’m glad I made it to the end because I gained a more comprehensive understanding of the city. I liked reading about Savannah’s history and how society there functioned. It featured people from all walks of life, many who I didn’t find likable.
Graphic: Racism and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Transphobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Abortion and Antisemitism
Nazi and Confederate references, along with the n-word, are mentioned at least a handful of times.meganisspooky's review against another edition
4.25
It is true crime, but the first section is just an introduction to the wacky and weird cast of characters, so the book feels more like a written account of the author’s experiences in Savannah (that happens to include a murder trial) rather than strictly a true crime deep dive.
Definite content warnings for racism and homophobia, so be aware!
Graphic: Racism and Homophobia