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alisonfaith426's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Hate crime, Physical abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Death of parent
mx_sunshine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My favourite part was about the signs. Very tense. I’ve never read such an open ended story.
Zadie Smith’s introduction was very insightful but it unfortunately shaped my thoughts on the story before I had a chance to read it.
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Racism, and Abandonment
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Homophobia, Drug use, and Death of parent
orangeoverload'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? It's complicated
5.0
At points, I thought that I had it figured out; only for their races to switch after a certain piece of dialogue. And what are these decisions to switch based on. Facts? Stereotypes? My own biases and what I think to be back and white? It was fascinating.
Zadie Smiths introduction was a great read too, though I would read it after reading the main story, and it spoils it massively.
Moderate: Abandonment, Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Classism, Bullying, and Ableism
akane_readsyt'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Ableism, Bullying, and Racism
Moderate: Abandonment and Homophobia
Minor: Cursing, Sexism, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Misogyny
mahhias's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, and Racism
Moderate: Abandonment
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Racism and Ableism
Moderate: Classism, Abandonment, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
doomluz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story is actually complex and makes some important points about race that might've not have been as effective if the character's races were stated. The introduction perfectly summed up the experience reading it.
Graphic: Ableism, Abandonment, Racism, Bullying, and Classism
vanesst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Physical abuse
towardinfinitybooks'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
Minor: Bullying and Abandonment
bi_n_large's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Homophobia, Classism, and Racism