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rsolo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Racism, and Child abuse
Moderate: Homophobia
januaryghosts's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Child death, Violence, and Rape
Moderate: Gun violence, Torture, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Sexual content, Murder, Medical trauma, Blood, Homophobia, Racism, and Infidelity
Minor: Terminal illness and War
carpline's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Child death, Rape, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Racism, Hate crime, Police brutality, Murder, Classism, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
gvdv'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? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Racism, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Addiction, Stalking, Sexual violence, Rape, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Drug use, Death, Confinement, Child death, Child abuse, Body shaming, Alcoholism, and Adult/minor relationship
oracle_of_madness's review
3.0
There is no doubt that this is a good book, particularly for those who are interested in very intense literary fiction. This covers, in some detail, different aspects about the serial killer Babysitter's case. Taking place in 1977, following a housewife who is used to the rich side of life and the start of an affair. It's a combination of the two stories, really.
This books says a lot about so many hot topics but while the author is showing and telling the different sides to this story it comes with a lot of triggering details.
I had a really hard time reading this one.
Trigger Warnings for: Racism, Child sexual assault, murder, violence, rape... also I just want to add that there is a lot of disturbing imagery.
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Murder, Rape, Racism, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Drug use, Child death, and Body horror