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dcnireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
in all seriousness, this book was unnervingly gross and terrifying with a freaky as shit (but unique) depiction of a mix between vampirism and cannibalism. it has dark and sometimes genuinely triggering takes on disability and mental illness, specifically postpartum depression and the realities + struggles of motherhood. it was, however, written with a truly understanding and considerate perspective towards the latter topics mentioned above, and it even got a bit inspiring towards the end. i feel the need to say that im surprised considering this was all authored by a man, and you normally wouldn't expect them to have sensible opinions about such matters that aren't downright disrespectful, tone-deaf and/or written insensitively. at this point i didn't even mind the jarring inclusion of covid out of nowhere.
i'm so sorry mr. cassidy, i was unfamiliar with your game. 4.5 stars for you sir.
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Body shaming, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Antisemitism, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, and Death of parent
bubblee89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I found the two main characters both deeply unlikable, and the racist, sexist landlord felt cartoonish and not at all real (despite knowing there are people out there who think/act like this). There was only one moment where I felt tense,
Graphic: Ableism, Cursing, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts
heyimkristyna's review against another edition
That being said, this book may be for someone, but that someone was not me.
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Antisemitism, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
a_bos'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
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, and Antisemitism
brea's review against another edition
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
nexusgoblin'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
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Antisemitism, and Grief
Moderate: Blood, Excrement, and Suicide attempt
jomerl'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
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
mmccombs's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Gun violence, Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
thegayestghost'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
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
gawdz0rz'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: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Medical trauma
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Excrement, Vomit, Death of parent, and Classism