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cass_lit's review against another edition
3.5
If you’ve read the popular Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, you know her writing. You know she’s not afraid of putting her characters through hell (understanding that these are historical books). Free Food for Millionaires is no exception. And if you, like me, are 75% in wondering where the “graphic” rape trigger warning comes in, know that just because you’re near the end of the novel doesn’t mean you’re safe.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Infidelity, Rape, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Abortion
joymargot's review against another edition
4.0
The story covers a relatively short time period in its 650 pages and feels more like a snapshot of Casey’s life than a structured story with a beginning, middle and satisfying end. It feels a little under-edited but the characters are well-developed and I found myself genuinely caring about (most of) them.
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Addiction, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexual assault
briannad4's review against another edition
Graphic: Violence and Domestic abuse
Minor: Abortion
awingard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Abortion and Miscarriage
karmapen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Rape
Minor: Classism, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
emmareeser's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Infidelity, Addiction, Rape, Sexism, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Miscarriage, Abortion, Cursing, and Death of parent
Gamblingrljenn'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: Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Abortion
justovereherereading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There was so much prose in this book that could have been left out and the story would still have been told, but it wouldn’t have made the book what is it, a deep dive into the complexities of growing up and living cross culturally.
Overall it was a good read and I’m glad I stuck with it.
Graphic: Rape, Abortion, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction and Suicide attempt
Minor: Blood, Vomit, Toxic relationship, and Terminal illness
inkdrinkeranonymous'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Rape, Alcohol, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content and Vomit
Minor: Abortion and Death
ainereads'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
4.25
Graphic: Miscarriage, Infidelity, Rape, Misogyny, Addiction, and Violence
Moderate: Abortion and Domestic abuse