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kelly_'s reviews
242 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
4.0
It is the book from which he adapted the screenplay.
There has been criticism of the book, which is fair to some extent. Namely the details around Florinese culture and locations, given Goldman had very little knowledge of it despite his dad’s history, so he just took out what he felt were long, boring descriptions.
What I liked about this 25th anniversary edition is the revised introduction and editor notes so we understand the decisions he made at the time, including a passage at the end where he talks about Stephen King being approached to adapt Buttercup’s Baby because he has family ties to Florin and visited regularly.
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Violence, Trafficking, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual violence
4.0
Generally though, it’s a quick and easy read aimed at children/young adults with a dash of magic/supernatural.
Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship and Violence