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hurlyburlywitch's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
There was so much I wanted this book to be, and it decided to be none of it.
The book decides to toss in some arbitrary transphobia, has a mysterious dearth of disabled characters, and contains deeply nauseating and absolutely plot criticalchild sexual abuse, torture and neglect.
I was also deeply horrified by an epilogue that strongly implies biological determinism of misogyny and inequality.
Whilst moderately predictable, I found the characterisation in this book to be inconsistent and extremely variable.
The book decides to toss in some arbitrary transphobia, has a mysterious dearth of disabled characters, and contains deeply nauseating and absolutely plot critical
I was also deeply horrified by an epilogue that
Whilst moderately predictable, I found the characterisation in this book to be inconsistent and extremely variable.
Graphic: Torture, Domestic abuse, Rape, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, and Physical abuse
ambb's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I might change this rating 20 more times. I don’t know how to rate this. I don’t know what I just read. What the fuck
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Violence, Slavery, Misogyny, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Transphobia
Minor: Miscarriage, Death of parent, Abortion, Fatphobia, and Grief
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