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spentcello's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
My main issue with the book was that I didn't like any of the characters and didn't really enjoy reading about them. I liked the overall vibe and some of it was quite amusing, but it was also overdone and most of the puns get lost in translation (endnotes never quite have the same effect...). The darker themes Hugo explores, like power and control over others, punishment and torture, and poverty are all cleverly discussed and for the most part, enjoyable to read. I can see why it's a classic, but just be ready for nastiness and a severe lack of positive outcomes.
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, and Torture
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Abandonment
Minor: Stalking, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
masha__me'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Hate crime, Incest, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Infidelity, and Alcohol
sarah_speaks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Cannibalism, Pregnancy, and Abandonment