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torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Abortion, and Dysphoria
soft_plush'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
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
literarylion'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
4.0
- Jake's character is fleshed-out and feels realistic; his development is extreme but logical
- It is well-paced and I can tell Korelitz planned each scene carefully to build toward the twist
- I loved the meta aspect -- a plot within a plot within a plot, the trials of being an author/writer, the multiple meanings of plot, etc.
Cons:
- The reveal felt trope-y and a bit contrived
- Anna's character and motivations don't feel believable to me
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit and Abortion
jaynovara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Sexual assault, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment