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mxyfrzn'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
4.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Abortion, and Pandemic/Epidemic
mdavis26's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
breanneporter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s certainly a whacky concept but it was an interesting thought experiment and I liked the format of the novel, which had short chapters and various “scenes,” as if from a play that Lewis was writing. I really liked Wren’s backstory and how her past was gradually revealed to us. I was engaged and interested to keep reading, but was disappointed by the ending.
All in all it’s a fairly enjoyable short read and time will tell if it leaves a larger impression on me.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
norspider's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Shark Heart tells of love that ends in tragedy. Of people who are loved, even with the worst parts of themselves. Of finding beauty, meaning, and purpose in the mundane. Written in a unique style; blending prose, poetry, and play. Emily Habeck has crafted something eminently readable.
Set in multiple distinct parts, this book explores the many facets of relationships; how they can begin, how they endure, and how they (sometimes) end.
Shark Heart is inspiring, uplifting, and tragic.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy
emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Infidelity, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic
kase1190'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kmilazzo'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: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
tarynimwalle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death and Abortion
dcoul's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Animal death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Abortion
m_liz'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: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Pregnancy