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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
zoparham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Ableism and Medical trauma
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Body horror, and Blood
Minor: Infidelity, Suicide, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
rosesofthespring's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Racism, Blood, Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Infertility, and Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Misogyny