Scan barcode
meaghanelizabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Confinement, Excrement, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity and Infertility
candiemarsh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Car accident, Excrement, and Medical trauma
Minor: Infidelity and Death
apollinares's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I've seen this trope done better, I've seen it done worse. I really liked the clues that hint at the wife's goals peppered throughout the book, as well as the broader cultural context. I also enjoyed the cinematic storytelling. I could picture some of the scenes as specific film shots - this would make great suspense film. Kind of reminded me of Bong Joon-ho's Parasite.
Alternating between Oghi's post-accident existence, primarily characterised by loneliness and neglect, and flashbacks to his marriage, the way the layers of the plot peel back slowly to reveal what was going on, really sat with me. It's not overly hand-hold-y, and I'm surprised at how uncomfortable it made me. Not even scared or upset, just so, so uneasy.
Graphic: Car accident, Medical trauma, Medical content, Death, Confinement, Chronic illness, Sexual harassment, Grief, Gaslighting, Excrement, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity
dalmavatai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Ableism, Excrement, and Suicidal thoughts
saltuarium's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Ableism, Car accident, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Medical trauma, Medical content, Torture, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual assault
moraofthestory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Car accident, Confinement, Death, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Excrement, Infertility, and Suicidal thoughts
charleyroxy's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Ableism and Confinement
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Excrement, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Suicide, and Torture