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karlin0336'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
4.5
The writing was so good, the characters were amazing, and the historical part of the book was facinating. The story was just as sad as everyone says it is. A few chapters in particular were hitting me very hard --- expect to cry while reading this.
Fair warning: there is quite a bit of cursing, some intense violence, and very difficult topics are dealt with.
Graphic: Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cancer, Pedophilia, Racism, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Genocide, Infertility, and Mental illness
shiftycow1313's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
squidlord23'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
Graphic: Racism, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Death of parent
marieh_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Antisemitism and War
Minor: Cancer, Genocide, Infertility, Pedophilia, Grief, and Death of parent
dearbhlanoonan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and War
Moderate: Death and Rape
b3ttysbooks33's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
note: some people criticize the depictions of religion and politics, but I feel that because most of these controversial opinions come from characters who is clearly deeply flawed, the author leaves room for such issues to be discussed rather than dictating a specific narrative.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Islamophobia, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, and Classism
hedyharper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Genocide, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Islamophobia, and Murder
Minor: Confinement, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
abadwal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, and Classism
quinn24'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: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Genocide, Suicide, Alcohol, and War
booksaremysituationship's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual assault