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mkw1lson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Here's the thing - the premise is objectively ridiculous, however, the best thing this book does is just accept that. It's like watching a soap opera - you know it's ridiculous, you know the characters are over the top and the situation is (at minimum) improbable, but the emotional weight still exists. The story is still compelling and the characters are still interesting. Really, the root of this story is a young guy - Neil - who is lost and lonely, and he just wants something to hold on to. After spending so long just surviving, he chooses to live a bit. Remove everything extra, and how deeply relatable is that?
This books greatest strength is definitely in the characters.
That said, this is the weakest book of the series. The pace is a little off and the structure is a bit odd to me. There are characters who I think (?) I'm supposed to like that do awful things, and it's never adequately address to move on from. It also felt very odd to have a mentally ill character skipping their meds as being "sober"...? The book is written from a limited third person POV, unreliable narrator, but it still seems an odd choice.
Still, I enjoyed reading it! It was a quick read and I was engrossed enough by the end of the first book to have already purchased the rest, so I would say it is absolutely worth the read. Heed the warnings though!
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia
julemartha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
m4ximus_pr1m3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
Minor: Hate crime, Ableism, and Injury/Injury detail
amoonymess'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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Blood, Cursing, Murder, Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Medical content, Alcoholism, Car accident, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Stalking, Torture, Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Vomit, Homophobia, and Gun violence
Minor: Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Stalking, Torture, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexism, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, and Outing
restlessparadise's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Torture and Gore
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Cursing, Ableism, and Religious bigotry
emilielewis's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, Self harm, and Homophobia
nikoops's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Describing The Foxhole Court (and The All for the Game series as a whole) is difficult. It’s decently written, with interesting character studies; the plot is fairly ridiculous, and borderline non-sensical, but all in all it’s fun. It’s the CW show of your sport’s books.
Graphic: Hate crime, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, Addiction, Mental illness, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, Gun violence, Child abuse, Murder, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Car accident, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Bullying
convalaria98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
personally: 5☆
If you haven't read this book before, pay attention to the trigger warning for the series.
You'll probably love this series if you like sports anime or soap operas. Nothing about the plot is realistic, but it sure is engaging. The characters are all deeply flawed, yet written in a way that humanizes them.
Would recommend if you like your books full of bat-shit-insane drama and flawed (but relatable) character.
Would not recommend if youre looking for a serious book or beautiful prose.
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Drug use
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Self harm, Addiction, Blood, Car accident, Physical abuse, Rape, and Injury/Injury detail
"moderate" tag are things mentioned, but not in great detail OR content later in the seriessoupformyfamily's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault and Drug abuse
locust1266's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Torture, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction and Alcohol