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thegouldfish's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death of parent, Death, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Blood, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Dementia
bisexualbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent and Suicide
Moderate: Self harm, Alcohol, and Dementia
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Child abuse, Drug use, and Police brutality
readingwithgoose's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think I might like it better upon reread, tbh. Overall, I would still recommend this book to fans of her other works.
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual content, Suicide, and Blood
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual harassment
rokojo's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Self harm
jamieleepilk's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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Nobody writes like Julia Armfield. Nobody. Her way of writing is so beautiful that it sticks with you and leaves you breathless. She has this way of creating characters that you instantly connect with and this you know personally. The way she writes about queer relationships is phenomenal. While reading this you consistently get that really sinister feeling that something is going to happen, it fills you with dread as you start to piece things together! I adored how she writes about the sisters relationship and I think any one with siblings can identify with regardless of circumstance.
I thoroughly loved this book, as I knew I would! Julia is an insanely talented writer.
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Suicide