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jillybooks's review
dark
funny
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moshfegh writes with such a distinctive, witty voice that makes each story gripping. Her humor and messiness of her characters were the clear highlights of the book. However, her characters’ “messiness” does not excuse the blatant ableism, racism, homophobia, and overuse of slurs shoved into every story.
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Transphobia, and Drug use
jordannikol's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
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