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ginacarlotta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse
liesbethvv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The darkly witty writing style is an enormous feat in a book with topics like rape, abuse and mental illness covered, but somehow it really works here. This book will stay with me a long time.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual violence
gcrespo97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
lectrixnoctis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As Queenie reels from one debatable decision to another, she wonders why she is doing all this or why does she not stop, although it might not be something she wants —all of the inquiries today's women must encounter in a world trying to reply them for her.
This story is incredibly raw, and I think that everyone in his early adulthood would enjoy this piece of fiction. I can see why this novel has won the award. I found it fascinating to read about all these different characters and how they intertwine in the story, but the focus is still on the protagonist herself. I think it has so much nuance that you probably don't get in mainstream books by white authors.
How the author approaches tough topics like anxiety or racism is astonishing, and I cannot get enough of her writing style. Although it was so raw, it was so beautifully written that I just wanted to keep reading; although it was so natural, it was so beautifully written that I just wanted to keep reading.
Sadly, I had a big reading slump; however, I finally found the time again to pick it up and finish it in one go, and I think it has a lot to do with the book itself. I don't believe that every reader could've done that; I did not have a reading slump because of it.
Overall I highly recommend this book. When you're in your early 20s are becoming an adult, you should read this book. All women or female-presenting people can relate to a situation somehow. The nuance with interracial dating and racism was so interesting that I will read more of the works.
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
alisonannk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Violence, Medical trauma, and Cultural appropriation
jmcampbell57's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racial slurs, and Alcohol
Minor: Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, and Toxic friendship
cfrancoeur's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
toffishay's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual violence
Minor: Physical abuse
armontheroad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Abandonment
Minor: Slavery and Car accident
lbollada's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence