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isobel_rose's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Miscarriage
ella_mai_46'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence
shannaism's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Like other reviews mention the writing is laden with similies but I wasn't bothered by it. Really, I find it can be rather illustrative. Ultimately, what garnered the 3stars was the fact that the storytelling doesn't allow you to become invested in the characters and by the finish you feel very little satisfaction at its ending. I found that I didn't care much about anything; not the supposed tragedy, or the whimsy. Nothing seems to strike a chord or fill you with as much wonderment as it promised. And my 3 I think is generous because at least it wasn't a terrible book.
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
drawmeabookreview'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
margaretrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Miscarriage, and Violence
bookjunkie1975'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Adult/minor relationship
kiwieroses'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? No
5.0
O'Neill has a way with words that is incredibly unique and unlike anything I have read before, which takes you up and down through tragedy and triumph, and I just wish I could thank her in person for making such a stunningly heartbreaking piece of art.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Pedophilia
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
The graphic TWs are explicitly stated and detailed in the book, or are central to the plot and character personalities. If you have not had trauma from these situations, it will likely be a little hard to get through, but not unbearable because the book is written in the tone of a bedtime story for kids (it's complicated but beautiful). If you have had trauma from these graphic situations, I would suggest skipping this book, because it may be a bit much. The minor TWs are only very lightly inferred/mentioned, proceed with caution.charlotteadshead'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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Suicide
haley_cat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, and Drug use
Moderate: Incest
amanda9803's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual content