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tprsjr's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism and Homophobia
Minor: Abortion and Drug use
kiarasng's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
culown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
It wad kinda hard to get through. There were parts were the writing style was really great, but sometimes the book lacked the ability to keep you engaged.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Racism
frrock's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This book fell short for me. It has a good premise, but the writing at times felt forced and I didn’t end up relating to any of the characters like I hoped I would.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Sexism
sophieduncan's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Abortion, Lesbophobia, and Racism
saraoona's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
libbyhb's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Okay, so I did really have a good time reading this for some reason. I did not like most of the characters and the themes, but the reading experience itself was fun, if that makes any sense? I loved the writing style, and look forward to whatever else Naoise Dolan writes after this. I also enjoyed the tangents Ava's thoughts went on that spoke to Irish language or relationships. Others have made good points here and on Goodreads about the way it's set in Hong Kong but that doesn't seem to have that much of an impact on the story, as well as how few Asian characters are featured and how under-developed they are - definitely check those out. I found those points very compelling and they made me like the book less. Overall, I enjoyed myself during this but it definitely didn't move me or have that much of an impact on me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content, Racism, and Xenophobia
amberinbookland's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Medical content, Cursing, Bullying, and Racism
laurenw22's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Sexism, and Misogyny
writtenbyfai's review against another edition
I found several racist comments scattered throughout the novel, especially of the expatriate privilege which the main character had. I did not enjoy it. The writing, for me, didn't strike as an emotional read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism