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basedqt's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Bad writing, worse art. None of the characters are very sympathetic or likable. Joe Hill’s understanding of sex/gender through the “gender key” is incredibly dated and weird. The teenage boy giving an adult trucker oral was really unnecessary and gross. Seems like Joe Hill cares more about delivering shocks than an actual story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Blood, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
anntharai's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Entertaining story and great art work, though if you’re coming from the Netflix adaptation just know it’s darker than on screen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, and Gore
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Physical abuse
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