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sunbathingturtle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Within the confines of a hayloft, Miriam Toews creates a deep ecosystem of life, social webs, shared history, thought, and—most importantly—characters that feel so very real.
I’m in awe of the format and storytelling of this book. Masterful craft.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Excrement, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
al3xa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Suicide attempt
karmapen'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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Suicide attempt
saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
mworrell's review against another edition
Like Pachinko, there’s a lot of empty space, which I appreciate. Occasionally you get vignettes or descriptions of the surroundings, but this book is mostly dialogue, punctuated by the gestures and quirks of the people, and the written asides from the narrator. I’d like to watch the movie when I get a chance.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Miscarriage
charlottesreadingweb'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Incest, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
gmjohnson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Deadnaming, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
bseigel'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
hannahwinston's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
bbooklight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, and Suicide attempt