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leah_is_dudish's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism and Addiction
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Infidelity, Homophobia, Excrement, Cursing, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Vomit, and Violence
gabrielab'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cancer and Vomit
carolined'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
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Stalking, Infidelity, Homophobia, Death of parent, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Alcoholism, and Cursing
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, and Cursing
ambersbooks's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Sexual assault
zoreads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
myhomextheroad's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Vomit
Minor: Blood, Cancer, Confinement, Excrement, Racism, and Racial slurs
emilistevenson's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Religious bigotry
nora__reads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It is also a portrait of Glasgow in the 80s, at the height of the Thatcher-era when unemployment was everywhere and addiction swiftly followed it.
Stuart treats the character of Agnes with such care and love, he is both highly critical of her struggle and resigned to cope with it, as well as being tender and gentle with his portrayal. He shows the complexities of loving someone who is intent on destroying themselves.
This relationship is what drove the story, but in the background of Agnes’s addiction Shuggie was also struggling to understand his sexuality in a deeply homophobic, misogynistic time.
This book is completely deserving of its Booker prize nomination.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit