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aqtbenz's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Infidelity, Violence, and Domestic abuse
scruffie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Drug abuse
marisa_n's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
I have never read anything quite like this before. I'm glad I experienced it as an audiobook, as it felt like I was listening to a spoken word performance or a play. The writing was lovely to listen to. I also appreciated the brevity of the book, which aligned with the references to myths. The author covered so much in a short timeframe, which mostly worked. That said, there were a lot of characters thrown out in a short timeframe, which made it hard to remember who was who.
I liked the main message (that I got out of) this book: that our stories today are no less interesting, emotional, or powerful than those told in mythology. That the people of today will one day be the new ancients.
I liked the main message (that I got out of) this book: that our stories today are no less interesting, emotional, or powerful than those told in mythology. That the people of today will one day be the new ancients.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Infidelity, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Gore
lizziewilson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Very powerful. Studying the introductory monologue for drama and read it first as inspiring and uplifting, and while it is those things the story itself is very grim. Even though it gets gradually more dark it stays true to its message that we are capable of good and bad and there is power in our stories no matter how mundane they feel in the moment. Wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
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