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pitschi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
robinks's review against another edition
- 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
rizky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, and War
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
caelinsullivan'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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Self harm, Blood, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Ableism
dominosmum444's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Self harm, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
obsessedteach'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: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
annamay1021'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
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Police brutality, and War
pikkumarja's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The story could have been longer because from time to time it felt a bit rushed. But I love love love Akwaeke Emezi! And even when English is not my first language, this book is definitely a pleasant read.
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, and Murder