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susie_strawberry's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia and Sexual violence
rworrall78's review against another edition
Page count approximate as I'm listening. Undoubtedly clever and well written. I couldn't get past the Carl chapters. I don't need a list of depraved, misogynistic/ abusive porn and Carl's violent thoughts whilst masturbating and listening his parents argue to get the point that chapter 8 is trying to make. I was thoroghly alienated. The male characters are treated much more delecately and in detail. As with so many male authors the women are just props.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Homophobia, and Sexual harassment
dreesreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Bullying, Pregnancy, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, and Drug abuse
alingtori's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was one hell of a book. At 661 pages, I didn't expect to finish it in a week.
At the center of it all is of course, the titular character Skippy, whose death we encounter at the start of the book. Despite having his name in the title, Skippy doesn't really stand out much in the story. Instead, we get to hear from a wide set of characters--from students, teachers, priests, school administrator, and even a staff of a diner. Various themes and topics are also discussed--from string theory to pop culture to drug abuse. This might seem chaotic, but the author manages to piece them all together into a story.
It's funny, it's dark, it's informative, it's thoughtful, it's distasteful. But isn't that what life is?
At the center of it all is of course, the titular character Skippy, whose death we encounter at the start of the book. Despite having his name in the title, Skippy doesn't really stand out much in the story. Instead, we get to hear from a wide set of characters--from students, teachers, priests, school administrator, and even a staff of a diner. Various themes and topics are also discussed--from string theory to pop culture to drug abuse. This might seem chaotic, but the author manages to piece them all together into a story.
It's funny, it's dark, it's informative, it's thoughtful, it's distasteful. But isn't that what life is?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Cancer and Fatphobia
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