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rhubarbpi3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
kaelizaco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
kmsander4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Backman understands the power that a silly game can have over communities and the people that live in them. They can unite but they can also divide. You against me. Us against them.
The way each story and live is intertwined makes it feel like I could walk into Beartown tomorrow. I could drink with Ramona, watch Hed take on Beartown in the rink, and stand cheering amongst the Pack. These people are my people. This is my community. I have been transported like that in a long time.
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Child death, Death, and Car accident
in_dire_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
arantxalasa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, and Violence
chloeve'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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts
chamaeleontis'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
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Biphobia
busy_bee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Outing
kananineko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Violence, and Outing
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Dementia, Lesbophobia, and Classism
dominerdy'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
4.5
The character writing is phenomenal as always. With such a simple writing style, the impact him and his translator are able to put to words is indescribable. The characters are flawed, but trying to do what they think is best (most of the time) in their minds and it leads to such realistic conflict that grows into something untamable.
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual assault