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amy_rr's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was frustrated by this book. I has hyped it up in my own mind because I felt a strong affinity with the story/ character as described in the synopsis.
While the book didn't disappoint in this aspect, I really struggled to get through it. The protagonist was infuriating, which I understand to be the point, but there was no real plot either, with the only real event happening at the very end of the book. With no likeable characters AND no discernable plot I felt little motivation to get through the book. I found myself skimming the last 100 or so pages, something very rarely do. If this was intentional, fair enough, but I want some reason to get me through it, other than sheer grit.
All of the above said I did appreciate the subject matter and the inclusion of the many artworks referenced. It was also interesting to have the photographs included.
While the book didn't disappoint in this aspect, I really struggled to get through it. The protagonist was infuriating, which I understand to be the point, but there was no real plot either, with the only real event happening at the very end of the book. With no likeable characters AND no discernable plot I felt little motivation to get through the book. I found myself skimming the last 100 or so pages, something very rarely do. If this was intentional, fair enough, but I want some reason to get me through it, other than sheer grit.
All of the above said I did appreciate the subject matter and the inclusion of the many artworks referenced. It was also interesting to have the photographs included.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Death and Suicidal thoughts
cheye13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Racism, Vomit, and Alcohol