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catmisae'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
3.75
Moderate: Racism and Alcoholism
anabradley'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
4.0
The prose is beautiful, although it doesn't quite reach the heights of Gatsby. In this, I agree with introducer Geoff Dyer that TBD isn't fully realised. The random switch in the narrative to the format of a play at various moments seemed odd, as did the interjection of a 'bilphist' higher power that is never again mentioned. I'm intrigued to read 'Tender is the Night', for which TBD is said to be a precursor.
Minor: Xenophobia and Racism
Very of-the-time references to Black, Japanese, and Jewish characters, all fulfilling certain stereotypes.louisegraveyard'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
4.5
Graphic: Abortion, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Body shaming, Misogyny, Racism, War, Death, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
issyd23'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
4.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Racism, Classism, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, and Racial slurs
nicolaparty'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: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Racism, Sexism, Classism, and Addiction
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Infidelity
Minor: Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Fatphobia
ladypolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, and Racism
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: War
complexfemalecharacters's review against another edition
Minor: Addiction, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Racism
kimmulholland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism