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katieandkiri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Gore, Excrement, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Torture, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Child death, Murder, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Violence, Gore, Suicide, Medical trauma, Racism, and Fire/Fire injury
purplepickle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Gun violence, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, Racism, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Sexism, Gore, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, Emotional abuse, Death, Confinement, and Classism
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Excrement
skittles6815's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
Graphic: Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Chronic illness, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Excrement, and Gaslighting
carmen15044's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cannibalism, Blood, and Excrement
smozie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Excrement, Gore, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Vomit
erynlasbelin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Cursing, and Cultural appropriation
elleonline's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
i read this book in one day. it's a very titillating read. i mean it would have be an average read but the somewhat disturbing parts made it more grittier.
i liked the characters, they feel tangible for me. although, the supposed mystery is held back halfway through the book, i think it could've been executed better than that.
Minor: Confinement, Excrement, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Vomit
gabibrose's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Silvia Moreno-Garcia weaves insightful historical tidbits of 1950’s Mexico with disturbing imagery that slithers through the mind to paint a nightmarish gallery. Perhaps the story’s most unforgettable moments come from the acutely crafted atmosphere, extending off the page and allowing readers to experience a chilly draft or disorienting fog along with the characters. Moreno-Garcia took care with the construction of our heroine, Noemí, who could have been written off as a frivolous socialite but instead possesses a ferocity and self-awareness that bring her to life. The finale of this novel is not to be overlooked, as it incites some of the most ghoulish and heart racing storytelling I’ve read.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Body horror, Incest, Violence, Blood, Child death, Death, Excrement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness