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sarahelizabethii's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I don’t think I’ve ever said this in my life, but…watch the movie instead. LOVED the movie but the book was just so-so for me. Onscreen the characters are infinitely more endearing, and there’s a heck of a lot more momentum to the plot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Racial slurs, and Dementia
maggiemarbles's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Sully is on a stupid streak, and it's a wonder to behold. As we follow him on his (mis)adventures, we meet the people of his run-down small town and watch as many of them pin their hopes for the future on plans to build an amusement park called The Ultimate Escape. Sully is a skeptic with more immediate problems, and the book revolves around his quest to deal with those problems and create some new ones. If he's a fool, he's an interesting fool to watch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Racial slurs
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