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pbeeandj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Vomit
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Trafficking and Sexual assault
levifari's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love the book's natural and subtle descriptiveness--it always felt easy to read, even when presenting complicated, almost nonsensical metaphysics, I think in part because Sasha often also can't make sense of what she's grappling with. And then, when she goes beyond the (or at least this!) reader's understanding, I just felt yearning, wishing to have that euphoric breakthrough alongside her.
But anyway, back to the friendly lilt in the translation's style--on vacation, foreign flora is not named, simply enjoyed in regular descriptive words (what 16 year old studies the flora local to their vacationing destination?). The inviting writing style is there in the imperfect recollection of a memory, in the taking-in of a traincar, in the quiet breaking apart of a relationship, the way people recede from Sasha's consideration altogether, and then crash back into her frantic and restless thoughts at inopportune moments. It all feels so real and convincing that you're almost unsurprised when
It is so easy and simple to feel for Sasha, even while she experiences something altogether alien.
I don't end reviews well so here's the ending :)
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual assault and Confinement
mandkips'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Body horror, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Minor: Sexual content, Ableism, and Sexual assault
solouncapitulomas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I am still not sure about the rating but wow, this book was an experience
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Body horror, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Ableism
thecirclek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault
catsy2022's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Death, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
sarahpetersonideas'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? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Sexual assault
cynicalraven's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
thelegendhelel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Minor: Sexual assault