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slighte's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Death of parent, Car accident, Vomit, Addiction, Cursing, and Grief
Minor: Animal death and Homophobia
sophie_visentin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
I devoured The Nancy's in just one day! This book hooks you in not just through accessible, witty and lyrical language to describe the small town and the events that go on, but the characters are what make the book extra special. The dedication to developing strong, complex, loveable characters, and inclusivity in all respects, allows for everyone reading to find a character that they can relate to at some point.
This story, yes, does partly centre on suffering, grief and trauma (so a trigger warning for some readers) amongst the main mystery. However, this book is most importantly about family, friendship, dealing with and coming to terms with aforementioned trauma in a hilariously heartwarming dialogue of characters that together creates a story that I believe many will enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent and Homophobia
Minor: Abandonment, Addiction, Car accident, Homophobia, and Vomit
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