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tbirdanni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
aseel_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
miraveta's review against another edition
4.25
Minor: Cannibalism and Injury/Injury detail
cainnechwithdrawn'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Cannibalism
Moderate: Police brutality
beccam22'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? It's complicated
5.0
I really liked the representation in this book and that it was there but never the sole defining feature of anyone.
Moderate: Eating disorder, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
The eating disorder is almost a cultural phenomenon, with the idea of hibernation and being asleep all winter it is a celebrated practice to literally binge and bulk up as much weight before winter so you have “enough” stored to sustain you while you sleep and then wake up thin. Food and eating enough or weight is brought up regularly throughout the book.happytaxday'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Cannibalism
readerette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Early Riser might be best read/listened to in large chunks (one sitting if feasible) because there are a lot of little plot details and characters and subtleties to the setting. But if you read like I did, over a few days, you'll still enjoy it and know what's happening, just maybe without all the finer points.
There were some moments where I just had to accept that the outcome of a situation was occurring to move the plot where the author wanted it to go rather than letting something more natural happen, but that wasn't too often.
I spent 75% of the book thinking of Charlie Worthing as a particular gender, and then I reread the back cover and wondered if I was projecting. Something else fun to ponder as you read. And if you like medium-dark humor and quirky, character-driven sci fi, speculative fiction, or magical realism, you should read this one.
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture and Cannibalism
katieo156's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder
cracklepages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Death and Cannibalism
hylian_narwhal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder
Minor: Child death and Trafficking