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quiltmom14's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The number one reason to read this book is the writing. My 2nd Paul Murray booK, this one is even longer than Bee Sting, not as engaging in the beginning (= takes longer to be completely sucked in) but cements the author as one of my top 10 writers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Vomit, Sexual assault, Suicide, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Pedophilia
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
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