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adventurouspotato's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
There are definitely some interesting ideas, but they are underdeveloped and don't seem to combine well together. Many things are unresolved. For example,
And what about Jalil?
Miri's pica is certainly dreadful to read about, but I can't help but wonder why this book was focused on an eating disorder instead of a sleep disorder, since it would make more sense with
Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Incest, Racism, and Xenophobia
singalana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Chronic illness, Body horror, Death, Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, Death of parent, Cannibalism, and Confinement
Minor: Racism, Alcohol, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Xenophobia, Confinement, Murder, Cursing, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
trashkingmax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's well-written, but it's just a little... bizarre. Like a vegan sandwich, there's a lot to chew on, but there's no real meat to it.
Graphic: Death of parent and Eating disorder
Moderate: War, Xenophobia, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Death
chelsealchampion'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Xenophobia and Gore
wildflowercrypt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Eating disorder, Xenophobia, Mental illness, and Body horror
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Minor: Incest
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Xenophobia, Gore, Eating disorder, Racism, and Body horror
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Violence, and Cannibalism
Minor: Homophobia, War, Alcohol, Lesbophobia, Drug use, Incest, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
maregred's review against another edition
- 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
2.25
Graphic: Xenophobia, Eating disorder, Death of parent, and Racism
Moderate: Grief, Addiction, Abandonment, and Confinement
Minor: Stalking and War
aisabel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Eating disorder, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Racism, Suicide attempt, and Incest
antimony's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, Eating disorder, and Suicide
kattyenn's review against another edition
- 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: Racism, Xenophobia, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood and Cannibalism