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cmcrockford's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The kind of smart, subtle midcentury genre fiction I love, playing intelligently with possession and alien tropes. Especially interesting that Chocky is genuinely not a malevolent spirit - whatever's happening here, it's trying to help Matthew.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Kidnapping and Sexism
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Car accident, Gaslighting, Grief, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Blood, Alcohol, Colonisation, Infertility, and Kidnapping
innerweststreetlibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. A little bit creepy, it’s an interesting exploration of the family dynamics and the concern of the parents for their son, and the sometimes sinister, sometimes benevolent presence “Chocky”.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts
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