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bellwetherdays's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
amandakathleen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, and Car accident
jennaelise's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
2.0
sterreleidi's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-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
3.5
sinanadolny's review against another edition
3.25
tbh just mid as hell like not bad but i was bored and it was repetitive
taru_u's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kadenagz's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.75
mirandagabrielle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
The way that Emma Cline captures Alex's story over just a few days is so fascinating and complicated. Alex's habits and delusions make her such an interesting character and as she faces different trials and meets new people over the course of the book the reader thinks more about class and addiction in the 21st century. There are points when we feel sympathy for the characters and other points when we loathe them for their actions. That tension, especially within the elite setting that Alex resides, as well as the skillful writing style, made me unable to put the book down.