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noahsingh's review against another edition
2.0
Also frustrating ending with no real closure re: the marriages, the twins, etc
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
frankieclc's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Gun violence and Sexual content
bookishplantmom's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
alomie's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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.
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Hate crime, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Gun violence