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challenging
informative
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
The poetry collection has an extremely high focus on American racism - specifically referencing political figures in regards to American racism. Which as a not-American, was sometimes confusing to me. However, what it did accomplish was make me eager to learn more.
I found the poetry to not be quite what I personally look for in poetry - being much more direct, with little emphasis on word play. But all the same it was enjoyable and highly emotional - something I appreciate in poetry.
I found the poetry to not be quite what I personally look for in poetry - being much more direct, with little emphasis on word play. But all the same it was enjoyable and highly emotional - something I appreciate in poetry.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder
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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It took me three months to read this book and it was worth every second that I fell behind on my reading goals. This book did exactly what I want books to do - tear me apart emotionally and then put me back together again. Every character is interesting and complex, the plot is well thought out and intricate, and the writing style was very enjoyable (although remember that this is a work in translation so obviously things get a bit complicated in that respect). I would definitely recommend this book <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Abortion
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
This collection, particularly the last section, made me cry. That's not something that happens a whole lot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This has been my first time reading this book since I was a young teenager. Now as a 24 year old I can see the flaws in this novel more clearly, as well as the inconsistencies that will become apparent in the next six books. But regardless it was fun to read and notice where my memories of what happened had been replaced by what happens in the movies instead. Definitely worth the reread.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Death of parent
This book contains many xenophobic and antisemitic tropes found throughout fiction generally - though it is very indirect (as is the nature of these tropes).
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