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kirstym25's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Animal death
pigeon_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Death and Fire/Fire injury
savvylit's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
Open Throat is beautifully written. By putting readers in the mind of a mountain lion, Hoke pushes us to consider the impact that humanity has on native wildlife. Beyond that, though, there is not much substance to this book. Don't get me wrong - I think experimental novels are interesting. I think that novels that encourage the reader to empathize with non-human beings are interesting. But Open Throat ultimately did not have enough depth for me to enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, and Classism
tinamayreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
mals_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
This is something I never expected to read or to enjoy — but I did! An ARC was sent to me at the bookstore I work at, and I’m so grateful it came to me.
This is such a unique book and unique writing style that accompanies an emotional story told through the point of view of a queer mountain lion in Hollywood. An analogy for queerness and a fever dream of a story, this story has a universal message and covers topics from climate disaster to temptation to coming into one’s own. A gorgeous story.
This is such a unique book and unique writing style that accompanies an emotional story told through the point of view of a queer mountain lion in Hollywood. An analogy for queerness and a fever dream of a story, this story has a universal message and covers topics from climate disaster to temptation to coming into one’s own. A gorgeous story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
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