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emlibe'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Homophobia, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Kidnapping, Hate crime, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Trafficking
Minor: Pedophilia and Police brutality
jokehelldo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.25
Also, the author forgot about the very existence of lesbians. And what the fuck happened in the epilogue??
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Trafficking, and Homophobia
smalljules's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you are able make it past the content warnings, I believe this book will move your heart and soul.
Graphic: Homophobia and Hate crime
Moderate: Death, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Trafficking, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Violence, Terminal illness, Sexism, Murder, and Kidnapping
caties_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Medical content, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Classism, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Grief, Homophobia, Misogyny, Outing, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Blood, Chronic illness, Sexual violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Racial slurs
thewrightsage'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Trafficking
kjan318's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book reminds me of another book, "A Little Life".
Another astonishing story that describes the life of the main character about 70 years long, it reasonably convinced me how we as humans could be influenced significantly and grow differently by culture, upbringing, and environment. the main takeaways for me after reading this book: 1. distinguish the "impossibility" and "reality", the front can toxicate you if you obsess on it, the latter can nourishing you 2. Don't Lie, be honest to yourself, your life and your surroundings.
Graphic: Child abuse, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Homophobia, Murder, Torture, Child death, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Chronic illness, Hate crime, Violence, Death of parent, and Bullying
tanyafrey's review
- 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: Torture, Homophobia, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Hate crime, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Trafficking, Outing, and Medical content
pulpandprose'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Death, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Hate crime, and Self harm
Minor: Trafficking and Adult/minor relationship
shel_bay11'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
Moderate: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Child death, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Trafficking, War, Murder, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Cancer, Dementia, and Incest
kaycerface's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story covered difficult topics, but did so with beauty and humor. I loved the flawed characters. The dialogue was often hilarious in an understated way. The span of the story from post WWII to (for all intents and purposes) the present day made reference to important moments in time and laid bare for the reader the immense shifts in the world, in culture, in public opinion over the years. Cyril is a witty, if somewhat unreliable, narrator. His growth throughout the story was believable and meaningful. I loved all the connection points between the wide cast of characters across time and place. The story had a beautiful symmetry and a satisfying ending for the people I grew to love over the course of reading this book.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Trafficking