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zone_a3'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Racism, Rape, Child death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
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
bealiliwen's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Rape, Gun violence, Murder, and Child death
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
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
tofillwithfruit's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Racism
dlajoie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
For fellow King fans, I also wonder how/if the “outsider” that Mike perceives in the climax ties in to the broader King-verse?
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
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
bailey_brown_art's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence and Rape