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eamily'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Toxic friendship, Blood, Classism, Death, Drug use, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Torture, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Grief, Vomit, Infidelity, Body horror, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Cursing, and Forced institutionalization
unintentionallyasymmetric'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
5.0
- When I started reading, I was immediately struck by the excellent use of voice both in the narration and dialogue. C.M. Waggoner certainly reminds me of P.G. Wodehouse in the ability to conjure up a strong, distinctive voice for Delly.
- The story is completely centered on the stories and experiences of women - not just a female protagonist, but all of the significant characters are women.
- The pacing is a little odd, and almost is like "video game time," where characters will establish a clear, time-sensitive goal (find and bring the murderer to justice) and then spend multiple days training and preparing. From the initial premise described in the blurb, the story goes in unexpected directions.
- This is one of the only pieces of media I've encountered where any characters are concerned about the long-term impacts of head trauma.
- I felt like Waggoner successfully avoided using any cheap, predictable methods to create drama. I kept expecting certain obvious arguments between Delly and Winn as the tension between Delly's goals and guilt grew, but my expectations were subverted. The relationships between characters, particularly Delly and Ms. Dok, were complex and dynamic.
- I would die for Mrs. Totham, and Buttons made me laugh out loud more times than I can count.
- Birds are a big recurring motif. Dan suggested maybe they symbolize freedom?
- I would fancast Michelle Dockery as Abstentia
Moderate: Addiction, Murder, Death, and Drug abuse
podanotherjessi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Drug abuse
ksllim'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: Drug abuse and Drug use
toorsdenote'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: Animal death, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Minor: Suicide and Gun violence
jazhands's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Alcoholism and Animal death
toopunkrockforshul'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: Drug use, Drug abuse, Gore, Murder, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, and Medical content
girasol's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Death
Minor: Suicide
callmekt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Drug use and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death, Drug abuse, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content and Kidnapping
mothie_girlie's review against another edition
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Blood, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship