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ksm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
dethklok1985's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Child abuse
theboldbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
This book takes a while to get to the horrific parts, but I found the whole story rather odd and engaging. I thought it was thought-provoking and very unique, which are things that I love in a story, and the horrific parts were pretty horrific.
slimefudge's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
torihbu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
this is a winding existential glimpse into the psyche of the teenage girl. how easily young minds can be swayed in response to how society beats down on them, in the event that someone comes into save them and guide them toward an adverse direction. young people are incredibly impressionable and driven by peer pressure, and without even realizing it, they can be coaxed into horrific acts to quell the loneliness and despair that crops up inside them. this book shows the human capacity for wrong-doing and the complexities of seeking justice and how this complexity can manifest itself unsuspectingly within the minds of teenagers. some parts were a bit slower than others, but aside from the pacing, this novel was poetic in its examination of teenage angst gone too far
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Violence, Body horror, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gore, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder
lindsaysc310's review against another edition
5.0
This book isn't for everyone but I had a lot of personal connections with it including the girls and their intense draw to songwriting. Lindqvist has a way of making you feel for the main characters even though they sometimes do very bad things. You identify with them and you oddly justify their actions. When I finished the book, I felt a weird sense of emptiness in the pit of my stomach for days after. It haunted me and left me wanting at the same time.
fran_ryougi's review against another edition
5.0
Sotto le parole degli splendidi ABBA una storia di amicizia e amore si compie. Lupi ritrovati che ululano alla luna, nutrendosi delle carni delle loro vittime. Un romanzo eccezionale.
kmnkary's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25