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lay_kone's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Grief, Suicide, Body shaming, Cancer, Child death, Violence, Vomit, Drug use, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Torture, Excrement, Fatphobia, Terminal illness, Racial slurs, Bullying, Cursing, and Death
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
hschlecht's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Cancer, Body shaming, Racial slurs, Racism, Child death, Classism, Death, Fatphobia, and Gun violence
imtonysturtle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Classism, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Cursing, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Addiction, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Toxic friendship, Body horror, and Bullying
Minor: Antisemitism, Torture, Eating disorder, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, and Terminal illness