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alexutzu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
š The good:
I felt that the narration was authentic and I enjoyed the diverse perspectives. The story seemed realistic and it kept having cliffhangers, which really made me curious about what is next. I really felt immersed while learning more about the culture. It was fun, while also having some thoughtful scenes. The audio version was really fast-paced, almost like a movie, and I liked the narrator.
š The not-so-good:
There were a bit too many characters to keep track of, even though I can understand their purpose. It also was a bit overwhelming in terms of jumping from one character to another... I kept forgetting what was happening to each of them.
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Racism
shirarweiss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, Classism, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
kiwichill'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
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Classism, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Colonisation
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Violence, Pregnancy, Body shaming, and Misogyny
seventhswan'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
2.25
Graphic: Misogyny and Classism
Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
sarah_readz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, and Classism
cecilielaugesen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A lot of the book was just a bunch of people sitting around and judging othersā¦. And when I say a bunch, I mean a confusing amount of characters and names. To be fair, I donāt think it helped that I listened to the book, but still; so many characters and names.
I actually really liked the ending, and I applaud Rachel for being the badass she is.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Classism, Racism, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Bullying
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Drug use, Rape, Alcohol, and Sexual assault
wytnie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Classism, Bullying, and Racial slurs
cdoubet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Classism, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Body horror, Cursing, Racism, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Racial slurs
Minor: Self harm, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, and Car accident
deviousjen'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
4.0
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Racial slurs
mattyvreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
My main critique all boils down to one pervasive thought I couldnāt shake: āthis book was so glaringly written by a man.ā In every description of the female characters, to the sexualized POV of the supporting female cast. Those elements were so distracting and strange that they really took me out. The book could have definitely used some major editing.
Besides that, the pacing and structure of the story made absolutely no sense to me. The twists (which do not make sense) are misplaced in the story.
Plus thereās like a whole chapter full of racial/homophobic slurs for some reasonā¦. Iām remainā¦ confused.
Regardless, I think Iām glad I read it?
Graphic: Classism and Car accident
Moderate: Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Drug use, and Racism