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nc_unknown_user's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found the different characters to be a nice touch but the constant announcing of names was both helpful and annoying, which was odd. I found myself getting lost trying to keep apart some of the supporting roles. Overall though, the voice actors did well and helped convey the almost documentary type vibe of the recording. I could almost picture it on VH1 with each band mate giving their own accounts between clips. Some scenes left me with clear visuals of the situation being described (like the album cover photoshoot) and others left me feeling a little lost. For the most part though, I think the author does a great job of painting a picture of the scenes even though Daisy was the only character I could clearly imagine due to the many descriptions of her look.
All in all, it was a good read but maybe I just let the hype set me up for a bit of a let down. It wasn’t the best thing I’ve ever read like I was lead to believe could be the case. Not sure it’s re-read material for me but I don’t regret it. Maybe if I would’ve went in with no expectations I would’ve had different feelings about it. I did really like the end when they tied things up and were talking directly to the “interviewer.” Anyway, I’m rambling now as I try to sum up my thoughts. I think I’ve said what I needed to though so we’ll leave this here for now.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Death, and Abortion
cdt96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Vomit, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Addiction
Moderate: Abortion, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcohol, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Vomit, Abortion, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, War, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
kvokolek's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Infidelity
Moderate: Abortion and Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault, Death, and Adult/minor relationship
abiyy'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? Yes
5.0
I think one of my favorite things though was the reveal of the author at the end. I read that part and immediately wanted to start the book over again to examine how their bias could have impacted the storytelling. It made me question my own memory of the story and my affinities for certain characters over others.
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy and Abortion
Minor: Eating disorder, Vomit, Chronic illness, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
maegs36's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved Camilla too. She’s such a badass. Loving both of them really bad me understand Billy’s struggle
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual assault
rissa_roo_pa'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
4.75
A great read.
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Drug use, Abortion, Addiction, and Sexual content
ambercunningham's review
- 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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Abortion, Death, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
amberlfaris'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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Abortion, Rape, and Sexual assault
spoookycat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Eating disorder and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Abortion, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
emily_zylstra02's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt