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mahhias's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
I will say however that I felt the book lacked some good-quality writing, there was stilted, almost blunt dialogue, and it made the experience a bit frail. The plot was a bit more mediocre than I expected and there was nothing remotely off-putting or grotesque as people were suggesting. Had my hopes very HIGH: so I was utterly disappointed by this. I think a lot of people say this since it’s probably their first book with this sort of sensitive topics and odd, wicked elements.
So, people, don’t be so sensitive. You guys have not read books that are GROTESQUE and truly DISGUSTING yet. Do not be that dramatic. There is so many books out there that would perfectly fit the description that Lapvona is depicted as way better.
I am fond of Lapvona in a way: but it’s not enough for me to really, really like it: there is gross imagery, most of it relating to bodily fluids and excrement, which I found super: disgusting (and this is the only disgusting thing I found in this book even though I was promised more) and it’s darkly comedic prose, which I did liked this, sometimes, but it was done so many times that I found it super banal.
I feel this book could’ve been a bit better: but overall, this book was enjoyable and it had me very motivated to keep reading. Had me disappointed: of course, but It’s so bleak and satisfying at times. Good book!
Graphic: Suicide, Rape, Cannibalism, Ableism, Pedophilia, Incest, Animal cruelty, and Child abuse
Moderate: Murder, Miscarriage, Excrement, Drug use, Blood, Death, Abortion, Self harm, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Gaslighting and Suicidal thoughts
alicecrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Self harm, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Rape, Child abuse, Suicide, Pedophilia, Death, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Violence
myopicmars's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
Graphic: Ableism, Cannibalism, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Self harm, Incest, Animal death, Body horror, Rape, Suicide, Sexual violence, and Violence
paigehf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Murder, Gore, Domestic abuse, Ableism, Physical abuse, Death, Body horror, Rape, Incest, Suicide, Abortion, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Self harm, Bullying, Child abuse, and Drug use
forloveandroses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Also I hope Dibra did run away with her love??? There was no follow up to that.
Poor Ágata. She deserved better.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Murder, Xenophobia, and Ableism
alainral's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Rape, and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Classism, Pregnancy, Excrement, and Death
Minor: Incest
sassafrasreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Self harm, Gore, Body horror, Rape, Sexual assault, Ableism, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Violence, Death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Excrement, Child death, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Blood, Incest, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Animal death, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
grora's review against another edition
Graphic: Gore, Ableism, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, and Child abuse
savshelfinger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Child abuse, and Ableism
Moderate: Vomit, Eating disorder, and Cannibalism
lady_oracle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Self harm and Child abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Murder, Physical abuse, Gore, Incest, and Rape