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noahsingh's review against another edition
2.0
reaaally don't get why people love this book, it's super Islamophobic and also why does Zadie Smith hate fat people so much.... Get a grip
Also frustrating ending with no real closure re: the marriages, the twins, etc
soooo many things I disliked about this but saving a Nazi twice as a plot point really killed me what is this book
Also frustrating ending with no real closure re: the marriages, the twins, etc
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Islamophobia, and Colonisation
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Self harm, Violence, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Cultural appropriation
alomie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I feel like if I'd have read this when it was first published I would have thought it was an excellent comment on culture.
As it was I found it a real struggle to relate to it.
At its core I can see that it's objectively a good book, but i personally found it dated, which is weird but I think because it's set in recent(ish) modern times it just feels like looking at old pictures from the 80s and laughing at the perms and shoulder pads.
It was most definitely character driven and honestly the characters were for the most part infuriating.
As it was I found it a real struggle to relate to it.
At its core I can see that it's objectively a good book, but i personally found it dated, which is weird but I think because it's set in recent(ish) modern times it just feels like looking at old pictures from the 80s and laughing at the perms and shoulder pads.
It was most definitely character driven and honestly the characters were for the most part infuriating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Hate crime, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Gun violence