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kteq's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
3.75
There is so much to and so much about this novel that makes it feel it could have been written today as much as it was written in 1997. The narrator’s candor and moments of vulnerability are so felt.
Of note, the matter-of-fact fatphobia towards the narrator’s sister peters out by the second third of the book, but is significant enough to be listed under the content warnings - there are so many other ways this character is described and interacts w the world throughout that it makes it much more apparent.
Of note, the matter-of-fact fatphobia towards the narrator’s sister peters out by the second third of the book, but is significant enough to be listed under the content warnings - there are so many other ways this character is described and interacts w the world throughout that it makes it much more apparent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, Sexual violence, and Fatphobia
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Pedophilia, War, and Child death
murakamimami's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A heartwarming story with richly written characters. I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Murder
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