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mrlsdevos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Child abuse, Terminal illness, Dementia, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Death of parent
zara89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Rape, Cancer, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Pedophilia, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
kejan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
There are no good build ups of suspension. The moments in his life that are supposed to be big, are dealt with in a short sentence. The character himself is not per se loveable or enthralling. His storytelling is constantly focused outward and I missed reflection from the character.
Still the writing is stunning which is the reason I kept reading. The final 150 pages are a real treat.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and War
bernard_black's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual content, Death, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, War, and Cancer
pipnewman's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Cancer, Grief, Abandonment, and Terminal illness
Minor: Domestic abuse, Dementia, and Fatphobia
raelin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
There was a lot in this to digest and it is ripe for discussion in a book club.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Car accident, Confinement, Death of parent, Dementia, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Pedophilia, and Terminal illness
Minor: Infidelity and Domestic abuse
miaaa_lenaaa'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? Yes
4.25
‘He wasn’t waiting for her. But if she ever turned up he wanted his options open. Which was another was of saying, he was waiting.’
‘A form of narcissism, or closely related paranoia.’
‘It was his right to want nothing.’
Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Child abuse, Grief, Pandemic/Epidemic, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
rosereadsalot's review
2.0
Graphic: Terminal illness, War, Death of parent, Dementia, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, and Pandemic/Epidemic
schorlett'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Terminal illness, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, War, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Dementia, Pregnancy, Addiction, Grief, Cancer, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion and Transphobia
bebopbamf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse