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lynxpardinus's review
dark
emotional
tense
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Death, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Grief
Moderate: Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Classism, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Trafficking, Abortion, Deportation, and Drug use
emoweaboo's review
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I admire R.F. Kuang for making me sit through the pov of a deeply unlikeable narrator and still want to get to the next page so bad!!!! And even feel bad for her at times??? In this layered exploration of the publishing world, Kuang takes us through the bad and the ugly, and how white women tears truly are a source of misery.
Graphic: Death and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Sexual assault and Gun violence
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