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firstknight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Addiction, Alcohol, Hate crime, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Outing
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Abortion, Vomit, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Racism, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse
readerxan'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abortion, Sexual harassment, Violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Addiction, Sexism, Blood, Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Hate crime, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Alcoholism, Bullying, Physical abuse, Outing, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Murder, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abortion, Blood, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, and Death of parent
Big big trigger warning forfluffy1st'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Toxic relationship
tarsier'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Blood, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Abortion
Minor: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Drug use, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
mikom10's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
But I had the book and figured I might as well give it another go… AND I’M GLAD I DID.
This story is definitely tough to read, as it touches on a plethora of heavy subject matter. My heart is truly aching from it, but it’s definitely worth reading.
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Violence, Alcoholism, and Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
babymoomoocow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book is definitely a book you're gonna want trigger warnings for because it's not for the faint of heart.
I was listening to the audiobook as I read the physical copy and I think that's ideal because you hear the glaswegian accent and how things flow. It makes for a much better reading experience.
Graphic: Rape, Alcohol, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Abandonment, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Murder, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Classism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
pkc'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? It's complicated
5.0
All in all, a much bleaker picture than ‘Shuggie Bain’ but definitely more complex and engaging.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Self harm, Terminal illness, Torture, Animal death, Bullying, Vomit, Rape, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Miscarriage, Murder, Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Death, Medical trauma, and Outing
lauraevelyn's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Blood, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Addiction, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Violence, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
chansicotte's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Homophobia, Murder, Rape, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Violence