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lambchops814's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Dark and lonely coming of age story
katrod's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Just not for me. Too dark and too boring all at the same time. There were some well written passages and phrases, but overall such a struggle to get myself to finish.
rodneywilhite's review against another edition
5.0
Ugh. This one felt super personal. I haven't really ever read a book that is set in the same remote part of rural Oklahoma I'm from (I'm the same exact age as the protagonist and grew up in literally the next town over), and many of the characters and settings felt all too familiar. The sort of distant, traumatized voice, desperately trying to remain unengaged while faced with a mysterious and dark environment, prone to casual and unexplained violence that never seems to trigger a consequence...it hit too close to home. Reading it hurt, although I'm glad for it.
parimelanie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lwandastar's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katiegrrrl's review against another edition
3.0
First book finished of the year.
I don’t know what to make of this. Books like this are why I prefer teen fiction. This felt pointless. If I am going to read adult fiction I wanted it to be genre based.
I don’t know what to make of this. Books like this are why I prefer teen fiction. This felt pointless. If I am going to read adult fiction I wanted it to be genre based.