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margothere's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
coco12121958's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
marleyhoggatt's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my god.
From bringing back old theatre kid memories to gutting me about the state of the world- this book is gorgeous.
FWIW- if you’re not a geriatric theatre kid or adjacent, it might not hit you in the same way, but I absolutely loved it.
From bringing back old theatre kid memories to gutting me about the state of the world- this book is gorgeous.
FWIW- if you’re not a geriatric theatre kid or adjacent, it might not hit you in the same way, but I absolutely loved it.
barbarabarbara's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
megabooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are many things I loved about CYCLORAMA -- namely, the exploration of life's meandering and yet forever connected paths -- and a few things I didn't but let it stand that I read it in a day because I will devour anything about high school drama clubs. Once a theatre kid, always a theatre kid :')
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, Deportation, Cursing, Antisemitism, Drug use, Racism, and Medical content
Minor: Suicide and Death of parent
nbranca628's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I won a free copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I’m sorry, but I just didn’t like this book. Very few of the characters are like-able. Most of their actions are appalling. Do any of them really grow or become better people in 35 years? As a teacher, I would hope people like Densmore don’t really exist. I also hope students aren’t as into drugs as they are here. It has a similar feel to Trust Exercise, which I also didn’t really like.
I’m sorry, but I just didn’t like this book. Very few of the characters are like-able. Most of their actions are appalling. Do any of them really grow or become better people in 35 years? As a teacher, I would hope people like Densmore don’t really exist. I also hope students aren’t as into drugs as they are here. It has a similar feel to Trust Exercise, which I also didn’t really like.
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