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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
2.5 to 4 stars. The story was intriguing enough to keep me interested and the writing itself was great. BUT...the non-linear timeline and the overall vagueness of so many key points of the story were a little too much. I don’t mind when writers leave some details up to the reader to infer, but there were too many left open for me to fully enjoy the story. A little mystery is good, but as the reader, I don’t want to have to write the story myself.
My goodness that was depressing. It read like a memoir. Why would anyone write this as fiction. Yicky
Wow I have surprised myself with this one. I contemplated stopping many many times. Just couldn't get on with it. The past and present setting usually works for me, but it felt so confusing with this one? The past stories of them/her as children was fascinating to read, but as soon as we got into the present I was bored, nothing ever happened really. Maybe I'll re-read it again in the future to proof myself wrong.
idk how u can make such an interesting premise so bad but . it happened .
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Heart-wrenchingly difficult read. That doesn't mean you shouldn't read it, absolutely you should, just be prepared for some difficult imagery that is almost impossible to get out of your head.
I had to keep reminding myself that it wasn't a true story.
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There is a pressure to the book that keeps on building. You know what is going to happen, so it's not a shock, just a feeling of immense sadness
I had to keep reminding myself that it wasn't a true story.
.
.
.
.
There is a pressure to the book that keeps on building. You know what is going to happen, so it's not a shock, just a feeling of immense sadness
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse