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dizzzybrook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought this book was absolutely phenomenal. Rijneveld is such an incredibly unique author that without a doubt is certainly not for everyone. Much like his previous work, The Discomfort of Evening, this book is extremely polarizing in that the topics it tackles are not for the faint of heart. I am obsessed with Rijneveld’s writing style and would at this point consider him one of my favorite authors. For those who enjoy transgressive literature, I would highly recommend this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Mental illness, Vomit, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Blood, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Self harm
readingthething's review against another edition
Had not checked the themes, and I can't deal with a pedoohilia plot at the moment, especially not as an audiobook read aloud by a male voice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Pedophilia
judythedreamer's review against another edition
So glad the course changed up which book we have to read. The fact that there's no paragraphs at all, made it hard to read. The subject matter itself was quite tough and I disliked all the veterinary terminology being used to explain his pedophilic interests.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual content, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Excrement, Death, Blood, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
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