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bl_6210's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Violence, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
eusteph'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
5.0
This story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming in that it deals with the topics of racism, homophobia, and transphobia in a very down-to-earth way. Honestly, if someone told me this was based on real life events, I would believe it, that's how well crafted it was.
Although the ending of the book was quite sad, it made sense and was the perfect way to wrap up this tale. I cannot wait to read more by the author.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia, and Murder
citymouse's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Transphobia, Violence, Medical trauma, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Hate crime, Excrement, and Grief
Minor: Deadnaming
trisarahtops_'s review against another edition
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
_sunnysans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism and Cancer
wynplus1'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
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs and Transphobia
vanhalenreads's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
"But time was a river made of quicksilver. It slipped through his grasp even as it enveloped him."
I swear it's like 5 star reads are the hardest to write reviews for. I never know exactly how to articulate my feelings on books that affect me so deeply. One thing I know for certain though: you need to read this book. S.A. Cosby writes grief and loss in such a way that you start to feel like you're grieving these fictional people, too. Beautiful prose, a beautiful story, and beautifully flawed individuals coming together to do something that should have been impossible. I love Ike and Bobby Lee so much. Frankly I'm a little sad it's over.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
thekrujue'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
unjaded's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, and Violence
nneka23'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
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Cancer and Fire/Fire injury
There are definitely some very violent scenes. The descriptions during those scenes are very detailed so if you’re squeamish, keep that in mind.