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dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, War
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Sexual harassment, War, Classism
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love Kosinski’s writing but this book is gruesome and overall degrading. I understand it’s nature, but it felt almost painful to read as there weren’t many redeeming qualities to the character or plot. The two stars is for the writing style and the consistent pace.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment
It’s gruesome and graphic