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maecaitlin's review
dark
reflective
tense
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? Yes
2.25
A tad bit disappointed given I usually adore Awad’s style, but the form was far too abstract to properly form any meaning. I do like the themes of beauty and age where she wittily breaks down influencer culture. The bulk of the book is confusing and poorly structured.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death of parent, and Fatphobia
gondorgirl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Body horror, and Toxic friendship
angleslist's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Islamophobia and Fatphobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
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