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sweetflipsbrah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I think there are a lot of elements to “Spirit” that are interesting - a trans male protagonist in a historical setting, the exploration of gender and weaponizing the pathology of human behavior, the aesthetic of Victorian esoterische and spiritualism, etc - that the author, in my opinion, doesn’t explore enough, or is lacking nuance. I think a more historically accurate approach to this story would’ve made it more enjoyable, as sort of a better analysis of Victorian and modern attitudes towards sex, gender, mental health and disability. I also find some of White’s stylistic choices grating, including an over-reliance on certain imagery in the form of simile that made roll my eyes (I challenge you to count how many times something is described as being “like a scalpel”). Overall, there were a handful of scenes I enjoyed, but I ultimately finished this book out of sheer determination.
Graphic: Deadnaming, Gore, Transphobia, Violence, Medical trauma, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Vomit
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy
jei_reads_sometimes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Please check and take the CWs seriously. I felt myself have visceral reactions at times and yet... I couldn't put it down. The way the story held up a mirror to how it feels to be different in so many ways in a world that just wants you to conform hit hard. I'll be looking into more works from this author.
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Torture and War
kolbier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Forced institutionalization, and Blood
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
xxkatastrophe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Transphobia, and Medical content
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, and Vomit
kingsamong's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
dogearedbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Rape
evelyno's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Abortion, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
sara_reads_and_wines's review
4.5
The trans and autism representation was so well done. This was also truly one of the top horror novels I have ever read. Just read with caution, but this one is heavy, dark, and traumatic.
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Gore, Transphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Abortion
Moderate: Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Child abuse
lapis's review against another edition
If I ever gain more courage I will try this book again
Graphic: Gore, Misogyny, Transphobia, and Forced institutionalization
lizardgod's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail