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marleens's review against another edition
funny
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
I picked this one up on impulse in a second hand bookstore. It’s far outside my usual reading comfort zone, being Flemish literary fiction. I enjoyed the episodic nature of the story, little peeks into this childhood in a dysfunctional but strong family, in a small town, surrounded by lots of bars. I think Verhulst is an excellent author, capable of setting a vivid scene and writing memorable characters. But a lot of of the stories got a bit too much for me with all the drinking and grossness that came along with that. Still, I enjoyed my time with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Vomit, and Animal death
Moderate: Domestic abuse
livelybluish's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sniff sniff
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexism
greenbeanz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
plins's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent
lydiasbooknook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Ableism, Excrement, and Misogyny
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