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gwaphphle's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Well written prose, a number of likeable characters. You can tell which ones Millet puts in more care for. The others, largely, feel like caricatures, particularly as you get further from what seems to be Millet's own perspective. Some characters felt more like props than people, others don't really escape the tropes they're based in, strange for what's ostensibly a character-driven novel. Often times her writing feels gratuitous. As for the humor, I found only 2 or 3 stories funny, but everyone's taste is different.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Death
hfriend33's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
These stories are intriguing and surprising. I enjoyed the characters and the care taken to develop their motives. I am looking forward to reading more Millet books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
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