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elisepold's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Alcohol
rachel_athens's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Emma Cline excels at writing women who know their power, yet are hopelessly lost, and girls playacting womanhood while slowly self-destructing. In The Guest, Alex has worn out her welcome with her summer boyfriend and she can't go back to the City. Stuck in the Hamptons while hiding from a former lover, she befriends a troubled teenager. Reading this was like watching a beautiful train wreck in slow motion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders