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sxndaze's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
if you feel alone in the world
find someone to worship you
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gore, Murder, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
chelseacrystal's review against another edition
4.5
Wow. Unbelievably impactful for such a short book. Sometimes funny and sometimes heart wrenching. I really had no idea what to expect but man, I’m absolutely blown away. It’s such a brilliant critique of the world and capitalism and hatred. Very well executed.
(Definitely not a book for everyone though)
(Definitely not a book for everyone though)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Blood
savvylit's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
Open Throat is beautifully written. By putting readers in the mind of a mountain lion, Hoke pushes us to consider the impact that humanity has on native wildlife. Beyond that, though, there is not much substance to this book. Don't get me wrong - I think experimental novels are interesting. I think that novels that encourage the reader to empathize with non-human beings are interesting. But Open Throat ultimately did not have enough depth for me to enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, and Classism
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