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bettinablocksberg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
just as shuggie bain, young mungo had really great writing and storybuilding. for both books, i loved the setting that felt very real, dark und full of desperation. douglas stuart does what he does very well - BUT (and this is my main criticism of this book) the main character mungo felt extremely similar to shuggie. same kind of mother, similar struggles, same surroundings. i am curious to see if the author is capable of something different in the future.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Abortion, Animal death, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Drug use
readingatthemuseum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, Death, Animal death, Murder, Rape, Blood, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Hate crime, Child abuse, Excrement, Drug use, Violence, and Religious bigotry
juliep810's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Addiction, Blood, Sexual assault, Body horror, Child abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Abortion, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Abandonment, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Outing
viccctk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Addiction, Alcoholism, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death, Abortion, and Addiction
jdrummond's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Homophobia, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Blood, Outing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, Bullying, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, and Classism
ladystardust1979's review
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Hate crime, Murder, Outing, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Eating disorder
Minor: Drug use
katcass's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, Murder, Outing, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Child abuse, Addiction, Blood, and Abortion
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Emotional abuse
steffi_jo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Violence and Homophobia
Moderate: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Rape, Blood, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use, Death, Miscarriage, and Murder
emmaura's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual violence, Violence, Abandonment, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Rape
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Ableism, and Abortion
Minor: Drug use and Classism
jumart's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
Graphic: Sexual violence, Body shaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Abortion, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexism, Animal death, Blood, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, and Rape