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emmiemopho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Bag of Bones 1998
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Gaslighting, Death, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, Murder, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Infertility, Physical abuse, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, and Pedophilia
Minor: Blood and Fatphobia
lay_kone's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Classism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Racism
sighclopss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I liked that it was written like a mystery, lots of foreshadowing and scattered hints that you tucked away to piece together in the end.
This is the second Stephen King book I've read, and can definitely see a pattern of themes emerging. Very influenced by the cultural climate of the era it was written in. The intense racism can be jarring, especially paired with the sexual violence.
I really enjoyed Mike as a character, I wish the ending had of been a happier though, they all deserved it.
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Violence, Death, Blood, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Body horror, Sexual assault, Gore, Rape, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
ajp824's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder and Death
woodselisa76's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Death, Abortion, Sexual content, Suicide, Cursing, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Body horror, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Pregnancy, and Racism
bethanyellen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Rape, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Homophobia
ibshaver's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Rape
Minor: Death
kingsteph's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Rape, Child death, Murder, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Pregnancy, Violence, and Racial slurs
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kessejeen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Child death, Violence, Murder, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, and Death
newsteadlibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Gore, Child death, Sexual assault, Rape, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death
Minor: Homophobia