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bootsmom3'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
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Misogyny, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence, Dementia, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Animal death
kay_shea22's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment and Police brutality
Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Addiction, and Violence
taylil's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Minor: Abandonment
knik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, War, and Police brutality
jonilouise3's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Mental illness, Sexual content, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Violence, Child abuse, Police brutality, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
The overall takeaway from the book was positive, however the road to get to that conclusion was riddled with layers of traumatic events. Some moments were incredibly hard for me to read through. Had I known how explicit some descriptions would be I wouldn’t have chosen to read this book, as I am a highly sensitive person.e1oise's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Police brutality
Moderate: Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Drug use, Violence, Medical content, Abortion, Misogyny, Abandonment, Sexual content, Sexism, and Child abuse
homegrownbookpicks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Nix was a book that kept me turning pages, nodding my head, and wondering what would happen next.
Taking place between Samuel’s childhood - and also his mother’s teen years in the late 1960s - and present day (2011), this is the story of family, loss, misunderstanding, grief, hope, and much more. It is a story that makes spot on observations about politics and society.
Add in a character - Pwange - who is addicted to gaming (and oddly this character really works in the story) - and I was amazed by how many moving parts Nathan Hill could have in a novel.
Fair warning - lots of triggers in this book (and cursing). Sexual abuse, physical abuse, and a lot of violence that surrounded the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. I felt, though, that all of this had its place in the book and time periods.
Overall, through the characters I got a deep look at society during two very troubling times in our history.
If you’re looking for a long (600+ pages) novel with interesting characters and many plot twists - plus a history lesson - pick this one up. I’m sad this is Nathan Hill’s only novel.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
indigoocean's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
One character is sexually abused as an early adolescent. The abuse is not described; it is part of the character’s history and challenges.deirdrelk's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Abandonment, Violence, and Bullying
Moderate: Child abuse, Dementia, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pedophilia
mmatti300's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Hate crime, Police brutality, Homophobia, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Violence, Toxic relationship, Rape, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Mental illness, Lesbophobia, Gun violence, Grief, Drug use, and Dementia