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ceola's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
beewhorl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Not really sure what just read? The book is translated and written in lonnnngggg sentences without pauses between sentences or paragraphs. It reads like one long stream-of-conscious which actually got my anxiety going. However, the writing style followed the plot as from the moment you start the book you know it’s a downward spiral to the finish, which was impressive/intriguing.
The plot itself deals with some big themes like racism, sexism, classism but also LOTS OF TWs!
Definitely not a book I would recommend.
The plot itself deals with some big themes like racism, sexism, classism but also LOTS OF TWs!
Definitely not a book I would recommend.
len_schaller's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kittoji's review against another edition
2.0
this is entirely a matter of personal taste, but this was not for me. i found it interesting how it took a peek at how male violence is bred and how it festers. it’s not a book you’re supposed to enjoy, i think, but i just wish i’d read what it was about before picking it up
martafmaia's review against another edition
3.0
Just not my type of story. The book was well-written but the story was not attractive. It was quite vile and unpleasant.
a1icia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sarajjunu's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- 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
writing is good but it’s so boring!!! the plot is okay? i get the shock value aspects in the end but it’s just so annoying and since the protagonist had ZERO depth to him there was really nothing to focus on when reading? it was all “fatboy this fatboy that my annoying mom my stupid cousin” and then they do something horrible in the end and it’s like… okay? i feel like this entire book could’ve been 30 pages because i would’ve loved to read about the narrator AFTER the event because he finally seemed to be developing but nooo
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Rape, Murder, Homophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Incest
kristine_m_e's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0