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motherofbears's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I would say this is a challenging read, especially for someone not used to the writing style, but also because of the subject matter. All the trigger warnings, really.
It will stay with me for a while.
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Pregnancy
mcalzatet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Abortion, Murder, and Alcohol
meghansolo's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
sandysmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Car accident, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
tessamoose'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
jacque18's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy
gillian_aftanas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Medical content, Car accident, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Medical trauma, Outing, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism
merenguita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
La forma en que escribe Fernanda Melchor es lo más característico del libro y aquello que logra que todo se sienta cercano y visceral, permitiendo que uno se sienta que se encuentre dentro de la cabeza de los personajes, siendo partícipe de su hilo de pensamiento. La violencia se describe sin reparos ni filtros, lo cual solo la hace más difícil de digerir, pero logra transmitir lo cotidiano de ella, es una gran representación de la profundidad de nuestras heridas sociales.
Es difícil decir que lo disfruté, por lo difícil de leer que algunas escenas resultan, pero realmente me encantó como libro.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
greghw's review
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Trafficking, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
not_another_ana's review against another edition
Pues no me gustó y decidí que mejor cortaba por lo sano y lo dejaba ir. El estilo o te gusta o no te gusta, no hay punto medio. Para mí se volvió un poco aburrido y demasiado cíclico, hizo que todos los personajes sonaran muy similares. Más que nada decidí que no quería seguir leyendo en el capítulo donde un personaje recuenta con detalle todo el abuso sexual que sufrió. Hasta ahí quedé.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment