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alexiacambaling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The sexual content does not serve to titillate, but to further explore the psychology of the main character, Erika. Her deep repression and oppression at the hands of her mother left her psyche deeply twisted and manifested into her desires. Desire in this novel is violent and destructive. Erika's desire often shows itself through violence, because in her mind, it is a way to escape from her domineering mother. Her relationship with her student too, is an escape, from her mother and from unfulfilled dreams and desires as an artist.
The writing style highlights all of these well. By not having any dialogue, it shifts the focus from things happening to the characters' reactions as things happen. It is energetic and almost neurotic. Metaphorical language is used to show how deeply Erika is repressed and how tied she is to her mother's apron strings.
In the end, I truly liked this book despite how disturbing it was and how uncomfortable it made me. It is the kind of psychological deep dives into flawed, unlikeable characters that I enjoy, and for that, I give it five stars.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Rape
Minor: Racism
1ncubus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Incest and Stalking
Minor: Sexism, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol
abookishgoth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Minor: Vomit
nualasiobhan333's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
mondovertigo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Incest, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
isabelhazel's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
olivefoil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Excrement, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Forced institutionalization
candournat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Rape
briana_519's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
osina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Self harm
Moderate: Vomit