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hardbackhoarder'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Body shaming, Racial slurs, Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Excrement, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Murder, Death, Child death, Cursing, and Blood
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Classism, and Confinement
Minor: Sexism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Self harm
readerette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The story only really stands out for its dramatization and mocking of greenwashing, teenage relationships, Hollywood, and wealth. It's hard for me to recommend because while it's one of the more approachable of Palahniuk's books, it also lacks substance. In the audiobook narrated by Sophie Amoss, there are a few mispronunciations and possible editing mistakes.
If I squint, the story may be written as is because
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Gore, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abortion, Drug use, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Miscarriage, Racism, and Cursing
grey_jayne'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
4.0
I do adore when Chuck Palahniuk leans into horror fantasy so this did still hook me after a while. Lurid creativity abounds with a thick layer of grime. You do need a steel stomach for these descriptions, as per usual.
Excited for the sequel now. Gonna get the print book and audiobook ready together soon.
Graphic: Death, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Vomit, Excrement, Abortion, Body horror, Body shaming, Child death, Self harm, Suicide, and Gore
rotfaced's review against another edition
Graphic: Gore, Pedophilia, and Sexual content
keramix's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, and Gore