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mackenziem12's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Child abuse, and Addiction
nickynak3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Abandonment
bumblemee'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
3.5
I also think that this matter of factly, analytical writing style was perfect for Beth. As well as the details she picks up on and what she chooses to focus on in general. It was really well done. That being said, I sometimes have a hard time with this type of writing because it distances me from what's going on.
Still, a certain scene that was also in the show made me tear up a bit, because in the important moments, the book did get to me emotionally.
This book was adapted perfectly by the way, at least in my opinion. I watched the show first and I expected exactly this type of writing from watching it. I don't think that happened to me before, at least not to this extend. They did an amazing job of telling the story as well, I didn't feel like the show missed anything important. So if you think the book might not be for you - for example bc you don't know anything about chess - but still want to consume the story, watch the show. It might be the better choice for you since it's less hard to get through parts you don't understand.
Graphic: Death, Addiction, Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual assault
aysha_blake'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Rape, Alcoholism, Drug use, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
banusha's review against another edition
4.5
However, after finishing the Netflix series, I realized Beth is stuck in my head. I can't stop thinking about her. I somehow think I might relate to her more than I am able to put into words. It took me a while to understand that. But I did. And I want to re read this some time in the future.
Graphic: Drug use, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
sophia_konrad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction and Sexual assault
jacob_dion'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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
millierbrewer's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Addiction
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
lateromantic'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: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Racism, Drug use, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
denisepeace's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racial slurs