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effervescent_4909'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape and Abandonment
elustrabable's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
mikaylanh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Vomit
marissaheffler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
All that being said, it was an interesting experience to push myself to see the world through the lens of a protagonist so different than myself. I certainly came to care for Eleanor and was happy to see the growth in her ability both to develop a support network and appreciate it once present.
(6 hr 10 min read)
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
greenvelvetreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Rape, and Sexual assault
mgudaval's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape
karenenid's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
beankels'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Rape, Torture, Excrement, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol
caitlynischeckedout's review against another edition
5.0
I also really liked the way it handled Raymond trying to give Eleanor information before she was ready for it and the emphasis she places on this being her journey and that she will learn it when she’s ready for it. Though I really loved their friendship in general- the way it grew throughout the story was so enjoyable to read and it truly was such a pure friendship.
The way loneliness is portrayed here was so powerful to me and the way we so often take things for granted- like simply having someone to speak to over a weekend. Self worth was also a big theme and not attaching it to the traumatic events that happen to us.
Though there was a “mystery” of sorts in this book, and some parts of it were easy to guess at, it’s not a thriller and so I don’t feel that takes away from the strength of the reveals.
I’m so glad I thrifted this randomly one day- I will definitely be rereading this book.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
crochetspeechie'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
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, and Murder
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault