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carlomartinez__'s review
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
sakisreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- 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
I WAS (AND AM) OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK. I am going to make it my entire personality for a month 🙂↔️
The sheer misogyny in Japan was evident throughout this book and made me angry (but not surprised).
Relationships wise…I’m not going to lie, Rika finding herself better away from Makoto got me excited 😂 I also LOVED Reiko’s borderline queer love for Rika 🏳️🌈 Say gay!
I also thoroughly understood how Rika could be pulled into Manako Kajii’s charms; there was something inherently interesting and inviting about her 😳 I obviously didn’t agree with her politics but felt myself feeling sorry for her and sympathising with her!
A truly 5 star read for me, thank you ✨ Off to do lots of research into the true story 🙊
The sheer misogyny in Japan was evident throughout this book and made me angry (but not surprised).
Relationships wise…
I also thoroughly understood how Rika could be pulled into Manako Kajii’s charms; there was something inherently interesting and inviting about her 😳 I obviously didn’t agree with her politics but felt myself feeling sorry for her and sympathising with her!
A truly 5 star read for me, thank you ✨ Off to do lots of research into the true story 🙊
Graphic: Sexism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Grief, and Toxic relationship
katndrsn's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- 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: Misogyny and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, and Suicide
Minor: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment
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