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kthumphrey's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved how this book made me feel when reading it. Seeing how each of the characters grew (especially Robert ❤️) was so lovely. I love how the author used the book to explain the “why” behind art in so many different points of view. 5 stars!!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
sydapel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
For those who have been searching for the emotional highs and lows Normal People dragged them on, have a little treat on me. Not only is this cover stunning, the book itself is an addicting examination of love and betrayal, art and capitalism and how little morality will get you in a system designed by the wealthy. I felt oddly attached to each of the central four characters, even through their flaws and mistakes. Despite a bit of predictability, I love books that seek to unpack the utter hypocrisy central to the various systems of art under capitalism, and this really hit the spot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Infidelity, Death of parent, Self harm, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual assault and Physical abuse
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I wish I could say my enjoyment of SIRENS & MUSES was surprising, but it quite honestly focuses on everything I love: art and nature, coming of age, existence in the recent but not the present, etc., etc. This was a read I savored, and I'm already looking forward to Angress' sophomore novel, whatever it may be about (!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Rape, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Suicide attempt, and Sexism
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