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libraryofdoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Vanessa is completely unlikeable for most of the book and this was such a breath of fresh air. A main character dealing with ongoing trauma who is not the perfect victim! Whilst this makes it harder to read the entire book from her perspective, coming to understand Vanessa and what makes her herself is such a profound experience.
This novel is graphic in it depictions of pedophilia, rape, emotional and physical abuse, gaslighting, victim blaming, trauma and many many more things. Please be careful and check all trigger warnings before reading. Whilst I am to an extent the target audience and did research triggers before starting the book, I was not prepared at all.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicide, and Stalking
Minor: Animal cruelty and Death of parent
jourdanicus'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Sexism, Mass/school shootings, and Death of parent
avianundertaker's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
Minor: Animal cruelty