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ineffable97's review
reflective
sad
tense
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Transphobia, Homophobia, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual assault
imrereads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I saw someone else describe this as a meditation on vulnerability and intimacy, and I feel that so hard. I'm a little bit at a loss for words, but I felt so close to these characters, and by the last few chapters I did what I almost never do – I cried. I think my biggest issue with this book where the time jumps, for a while I found them very jarring, I couldn't quite tell how much time had passed, but eventually I got into the rythmn of it.
Graphic: Grief, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident
bethanwx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A beautiful, funny, poignant look at the lives of a love story. Both exploring romantic and platonic love, Bellies is honest and moving, with characters you can't help but feel drawn into the worlds of.
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
frmeden's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia, Dysphoria, Transphobia, and Eating disorder
Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Infidelity
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