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himpersonal's review
- 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? No
3.5
I liked the concept of the book, and I love love love how weird his mind gets. The execution suffered a little, and there were a few holes that I would've preferred be tied up.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
aparker89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kbio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Mass/school shootings, and Car accident
kaywhiteley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Vomit, and Car accident
iamastraythought'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? It's complicated
4.25
I was afraid of this book going in to it, I hadn't read anything this daunting in a long time, closest I got was Hell Bent, and just the sheer size of it had me wary.
I'm glad I pushed through that fear. This book was spectacular. It reminded me a bit of the show Dark, a bit of Interstellar, and a tiny bit of It. I usually don't go for tales of apocalypse, but this was different, was unique in a way that kept me on my toes. I almost saw what was coming, but couldn't quite guess, and that, too, kept me intrigued.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Torture, Excrement, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
maryellen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
jaedia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Still, there were some great moments and Chuck is definitely a great writer. If you go into this one, just drop any expectations you have.
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Blood, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, and Pregnancy
honeyenbee'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
Moderate: Cancer, Gore, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Car accident
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
wintelius's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ten_telegrams'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
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Vomit, Mass/school shootings, and Pregnancy