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taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
Graphic: Medical content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, and Blood
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Gore, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Suicide, Excrement, and Vomit
erikawynn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
3 dark and disturbing novellas from Yoko Ogawa — loved the chlorinated vibes of the Diving Pool, was freaked out by the actions of Pregnancy Diaries, and left a little confused about what was actually going on in the most subtle of the 3, the Dormitory.
Graphic: Child abuse, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Pedophilia
elikareads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Pedophilia