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lovelydeadgirl's review
2.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Violence, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Grief, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Infidelity
vahala's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
All the supporting characters seem to be cardboard cutouts - mostly there to progress the plot in a "And then things got worse" way, without any substantial motivation. The lack of impulse control, and comically stereotypical 'sexless wife' characters appear as justifications for characters' actions so often that this book could almost be seen as trope-defining.
Add to it a rushed and disconnected ending, and the flaws start drowning the flashes of brilliance. It could have been so much better, but is stuck somewhere between fetishising shock & depression, and something with true meaning.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexual content, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Vomit
Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment
sadgrrrlreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Suicide, Rape, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Sexual violence
laurenemily's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Rape