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soupply's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, War, Blood, Death, Child death, and Racism
Moderate: Sexism, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Murder
danielbipolarber's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. I really enjoyed how the book teased Pyle's secret and gave us such an explosive reveal. I like tragic endings that give me lots to think about, and though I felt bad for Pyle, my mind did a 180 on him.
I found it interesting how Greene's representation of Pyle's naive idealism is actually reflected in the later Vietnam, how it's disastrous both for America and for Pyle.
I liked the discussion of masculinity and sexuality, as well as post-colonial commentary and feminism and the politics.
I found it interesting how Greene's representation of Pyle's naive idealism is actually reflected in the later Vietnam, how it's disastrous both for America and for Pyle.
I liked the discussion of masculinity and sexuality, as well as post-colonial commentary and feminism and the politics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Xenophobia, Gore, and War
ran_sophia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
The book has an amazingly written story, and I really liked the author's writing style. The author wrote a very strong story that is realistic and is very sad in some parts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, and War
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, and Racism
Minor: Addiction
niltic's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Racism
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