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reading_on_mars555's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Sexual content, Violence, Gore, Blood, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Addiction, Body horror, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Grief, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Cursing
philippmk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
However, for me the violence was sometimes a little too over the top (even though I know this is a book about murder) and I could've done without the homophobic slurs. I understand this is set in a "different time" and can add to the characterisation of whoever is using this language, but I honestly believe you don't have to use it to make your point. There are other, more subtle ways to achieve the same effect.
Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Blood, Murder, Violence, and Drug use
Moderate: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, and Body horror
Minor: Sexual content
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Drug use, Violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Racism and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
onamoonbeam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ok the cons. i get the most people seem to be a racial stereotype is kind of like. an even playing field and once you get to know the characters you find out they have more to them but like. it really seems to play more into the female characters. saya and maria are such stereotypes it hurts sometimes. maria especially like. the fans and the makeup are really cool! why didn't you give another character a distinct fighting style like that?
ok time to go put the most content warnings i think ive ever put on a book before
Graphic: Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Excrement, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Mental illness, Grief, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Bullying, Body shaming, and Alcohol
cinderrunner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Violence, Gore, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
alexifairbanks'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content
thisiscourt'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Car accident, Suicide, Sexual content, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Grief