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torihbu's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Violence, Body horror, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gore, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder
pineconek's review
- 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
4.25
I don't want to spoil too much, so I'll say this: Little Star is the story of two girls. One of them is found as a newborn in the woods and is raised in... questionable conditions. The other grows up as the youngest sibling in a comfortable nuclear home. Both have an affinity for music and poetry. Both have curious perceptions of morality. Both know that they are little, and the big people of the world will gobble them up.
I read this in about three sittings and generally found it hard to put down. The rhythm of the book is odd - fast paced when we meet one of our protagonists, and then a slow burn when the second comes into play. It was impossible for me not to be sucked into the dynamic of "obsessor" and "object of obsession". And there were many "I... can't believe the author went there" moments in this book, which is something I love.
If violence, disturbing expressions of sexuality, and people generally doing horrible things are not your cup of tea, stay away. But if you loved Let The Right One In and are looking for more of "two creepy children feed each other's worst instincts" then you'll absolutely love this. 4.25 stars on tSG, rounded down for GR.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Gore, Violence, and Murder
vireoeo'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Child abuse, Death, Sexual violence, Blood, Body horror, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia, Murder, Mental illness, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Death of parent, Violence, Self harm, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Abandonment, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Power drill-related violence and gorecubistvowels's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
eastofreaden's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Body shaming, Infidelity, and Suicide attempt
fastasashark'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
Moderate: Gore and Violence