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burnyayhayley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A consistent piece of feedback I am seeing in reviews of this book is about how the middle of it dragged, and I totally agree. Though it is easily arguable— given the focus of this book— that a human attempting to hibernate would eventually become a bit of a repetitive and tedious narrative to recount. It was bound to drag a little; what do you say about someone sleeping all the time?
Another thing I have seen in reviews is a statement that the ending is too rushed, but I beg to differ. The ending is differently paced, yes, and faster than the middle, for sure, but this reminded me of the feeling of waking up from a nap and there is still a whole afternoon and evening ahead of you and you kind of feel like everything is moving too fast. That head-rush of the waking world I think was mirrored in this last bit of the book, and to great effect. It fits, for me, that after this long spent drugging herself and sleeping on a couch (or wherever she was), everything would seem fast and bright and weird.
Ok but also how did I only just realize that the protagonist doesn't have a name? That is usually something I would notice—makes it all the more unsettling, as it easily pulls the reader into her position.
Anyway, this book is darkly funny but also mildly upsetting, so please check the content warnings before venturing in.
Graphic: Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Blood, Abortion, War, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual content, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Misogyny, Mental illness, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Eating disorder
achung02'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
2.0
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Racism, and Xenophobia
amelreads'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
5.0
Graphic: Vomit, Body shaming, Addiction, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Medical content, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Violence, Animal cruelty, and Abortion
Minor: Antisemitism, Racism, Xenophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
kaizw'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
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Racism