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mbolde8's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Murder, Torture, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Cancer, and Car accident
heather_harrison's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Violence
rainbowsandbookshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence
angelofthetardis'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
The narrators of this were spot on for the characters, and they were both engaging and easy to listen to. They suited the characters they were playing, and neither made any major changes when giving voices to other characters - it's certainly less 'acted' than the others in the series, and as a result works so much better. The male performance has also vastly increased my liking of Julian as a character - he may now be my favourite leading man of the series!
They also brought the story to life very well. I was able to more readily engage with the storyline and get more out out of it than I was from my initial read (although I admit that might be down to the fact I had read all of the books in very quick succession, whereas the audios force you to slow your pace). I am pretty confident that this audio will allow me to enjoy the physical book more the next time I pick it up, which I don't necessarily think is the case with the others in the series.
I also like the fact that this one has the extended epilogue included - the rest don't (but fortunately I have the ebook versions of them).
Out of all four books I've listened to from the series, this is the audio I'd buy without hesitation. Definitely deserves an increased rating from the first read!
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Misogyny, Cursing, Cancer, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Grief, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, and Classism
kylasmv15's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Cancer, Child abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Murder, Grief, Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Body horror
Moderate: Medical content, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Infidelity
Minor: Car accident
sari_kov's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Cancer
Moderate: Death and Grief
maryrosem's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Death, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse
hanschub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Torture, Sexual content, Gun violence, Death, Murder, Blood, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy
bookboxbabe'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: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Car accident, Cursing, Murder, and Torture
bo_okish's review
- 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: Murder, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent