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stormywolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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Overall, despite it not being anything like I was expecting, I really came to love this simultaneously familiar and unique story. There was so much here that made me feel like I wanted to dust off my literary analysis skills from high school/college, from the gothic tone, to the dark themes, deep characters, and possible allegories; I think this could easily be a new literary classic. I tried to be somewhat vague in my review, so as not to spoil anything, since I want other readers to be surprised at all the twists and turns the story takes, especially since the cover, title, and summary don't give nearly enough clues. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys gothic themes, young adult narratives, complex characters and relationships, LGBTQIA+ stories, or just monsters in general. Whether you're looking for a spooky gothic tale to fit the time of year, or are simply wanting something out of the norm, What Big Teeth might be just what you're looking for.
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Body horror, Death of parent, Animal death, Bullying, and Child death
Minor: Gore, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence
thebaddestbookworm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Body shaming, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, and Violence
melaniereadsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Eleanor has been away from home for years now, after being exiled to a boarding school for mysterious reasons. But she's done something dangerous at the school, so she runs away back home.
Ellie's family is not normal--a family of monsters, and she is absolutely terrified she will be devoured by them...so why do they seem like they are afraid of her instead, and why has her grandmother been keeping her away?
Wow this book was magnificent! The writing was moody and gothic, with attention to detail and well-described scenes and characters.
I must admit that I didn't see almost anything coming in this book. There were hints as to what was going to happen, but how it happened continually surprised me.
Szabo has done a magnificent job creating a truly horrific breed of monsters that I could never have imagined myself. I was so surprised and truly on the edge of my seat as I devoured this book like the big bad wolf themself.
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Sexual violence