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robinks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Medical content, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
leafilys'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? Yes
4.5
Bitter is an amazingly well rounded and relatable character and her development was so engaging to read about. Her relationships with her friends, boyfriend, and mentors are so wholesome but still realistic. Each side character has a distinct personality and voice, none of them are shallow or simply used as plot devices.
Reading about Assata was both a beautiful lesson in hope and community, and a brutal examination of the violence that protestors face. I like that this book is somewhat empathetic towards those that turn to violence because of the violence inflicted on them, but still drives home the message that love for your comrades will always be more important than hatred for your enemies.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Gun violence, Racism, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Antisemitism, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
gdulecki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
turidt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and War
Moderate: Homophobia, Police brutality, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Abandonment
sundayfever'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Self harm, Violence, Police brutality, and Abandonment
Moderate: Hate crime, Violence, Medical content, Murder, War, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, and Sexual harassment
happyunicorn7'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Police brutality, and Abandonment
Moderate: Blood
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, and Trafficking
discarded_dust_jacket's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I loved Aloe’s character in Pet and I loved him again in Bitter—an example of masculinity that is tender, nurturing, and multidimensional.
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Police brutality
eni_iilorak'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Rape, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment
cadence99's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Ableism and Fire/Fire injury