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chl0b1'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: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Death, Death of parent, Bullying, and Grief
Minor: Suicide
scarlett_f's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Death, Bullying, Rape, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicide
bookerbride's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Rape, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide, Grief, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Blood, Sexism, Death, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pedophilia and Abortion
midnightlibrarymouse's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Bullying, Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
erinreadsbooks'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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Car accident, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Vomit
csl4240's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Suicide
Minor: Bullying, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
sandysmith'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
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Sexism, Bullying, Car accident, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Abandonment
tiffanysmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I think it would have benefited the story to truly allow the characters to exist in their space. I kept forgetting that the storyline takes place in the 1950s, only to be reminded by Elizabeth saying something completely absurd. I want to be immersed in the time era and I want characters with complexity, faults, and things that make them grow.
There was very little world-building and I felt a big disconnect with the characters—a beautiful chemist who makes chemistry a successful cooking show, a pre-schooler who acts like a 35 year genius, and the dog POV was a little strange. The nerd stereotype was over utilized and it was challenging to emphasize with the characters.
The love story between them didn’t seem very genuine. They met and they fell in love. It didn’t seem to go much deeper than that.
Also, the religious element threw me off. It was very emphasized, but it didn’t do anything to propel the plot line or character growth. It just felt uncomfortable.
There was some good parts of the book, but I did not laugh at the wittiness and I was unable to relate to the characters.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, Bullying, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Cursing
kalla's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Grief, Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, Suicide, Death of parent, Death, and Car accident
Minor: Vomit
emilygibbs'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: Grief, Death, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Death of parent and Bullying
Minor: Gun violence