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bug_lightyear's review against another edition
2.0
The intrigue peaks with more child abuse and a very distressed main character. I got this book for free because the library was giving it away and I was wondering why, well now I understand, it's not a good book especially taken as a book to understand autism or synaesthesia. I was looking forward to reading a possibly relatable book from an autistic point of view, but it's written by someone who did research, and that research falls short from portraying a genuine autistic character.
I usually avoid these kind of books and themes and should have looked at content warnings before.
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Self harm, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Murder, Medical trauma, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Vomit, Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, and Ableism
betsygrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Stalking, Cancer, Rape, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Bullying, Grief, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, Confinement, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Physical abuse, and Adult/minor relationship