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anmariefweeks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Gun violence
ppp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
bruinrocks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a very tense book with very graphic subject matter. The main character clearly has a lot of troubles, and the book ends on a fairly happy note, which was unexpected. The violence is surprisingly limited. I also found it strange how calm everyone is about the whole hostage situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Sexual content
lisakate1126's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
The book was well written and pretty disturbing. The whole book is from the POV of a teenager who has experienced trauma and is about a school shooting situation. I can understand why it was pulled from the shelves in the 90s, and although it was before Columbine, thats what I kept thinking about while reading. Definite content warning all around for this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Sexual content, Violence, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Murder, and Physical abuse
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