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Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette

6 reviews

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The writing was well done, but I don't feel the story line and characters lived up to it. I did enjoy Agatha as a character, but also wanted much more of her and from her. I can see both sides of readers who enjoyed it and those who didn't.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Animal cruelty

Minor: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault

katharina90's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

A clever book that ranges from quirky and funny to sad and reflective. The type of slow paced novel where not a whole lot happens and yet you keep reading. 

Pretty strong for a debut novel although the characters were a bit flatter than I would have liked, and I would have enjoyed a deeper exploration of some of the themes. 

Overall this book raises more questions than it answers and I think that's the point.

"It's my belief that many men sleep too soundly at night." 
--Sister Agatha

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Sexual assault and Child abuse

rlinnyc's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Alcohol, Suicide, Blood, Drug use, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Addiction, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Medical content

jennikreads's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Suicide, and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Religious bigotry and Drug abuse

Minor: Homophobia

rebeccaloosli's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Luchette’s writing is so observant. I felt immersed in every room and situation because of little details like specific mentions of food or the imagery of a game of operation being played during a conversation. Incredible writing full of wit and scenes of quiet friendship. Beyond the general brilliance, this book spoke to some core questions and thoughts I’ve had regarding religion and how I’ve come to understand why I couldn’t align myself with the church I was raised in. Overall, amazing.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Homophobia

charlotteih's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

i love love LOVED this book. i implore you to read it carefully, because i found my mind moving too fast to comprehend what the book was trying to say. the ending of the book tied it all in for me, and convinced me to give it a 4.5 stars. good read, good characters :)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Suicide, Drug abuse, and Sexism

Minor: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship