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jillian04's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
2.0
Not really my style
kaylamae0415's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
jpineau_k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
cwolf83's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Drug use, and Rape
ovenbird_reads's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful read that was full of equal parts joy and sorrow. and the ending. I had to read the last sentence three times to make sure of what had happened. there is so much I would like to discuss about this book. I really need to get myself a book club. and everyone with a book club should put this on the list. I must admit I've been left with a rather persistent ache in my heart since finishing this one though.
spowers26's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
SHE COULD READ EVERYONE. SHE UNDERSTOOD THAT EVERYONE WAS LIVING A GREAT TRAGEDY.
HER TRAGEDY HAD TAUGHT HER THE LANGUAGE OF TRAGEDY- AND MADE HER ABLE TO READ THAT OF OTHER PEOPLE. IN THAT WAY, SHE SUPPOSED IT WAS A SORT OF BLESSING.
THEY WERE LIKE TINY BATTLEFIELD VETERANS. INJURED BY THE TRIALS OF BEING YOUNG, IN THE GREAT CHILDREN'S WAR. PERHAPS HE HIMSELF HAD NEVER ESCAPED HIS CHILDHOOD WOUNDS. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT THESE CHILDREN WORE THEIR INJURIES ON THE OUTSIDE.
I'M AT A LOSS FOR WORDS. THE LONELY HEARTS HOTEL DEALS WITH A SLEW OF TROUBLING SUBJECT MATTERS AND WAS AT TIMES UNCOMFORTABLE TO READ. (EXTREME TRIGGER WARNINGS)
O'NEILL EXPLORES THEMES OF ABANDONMENT, WOMEN'S ROLES. THEATRICS AS A VERSION OF REALITY MORE REAL THAN LIFE ITSELF, POVERTY, DEPRESSION, DRUG ADDICTION. ART AND THE IMAGINATION. AND THE MEANING OF LIFE.
O'NEILL EXPLORES THEMES OF ABANDONMENT, WOMEN'S ROLES. THEATRICS AS A VERSION OF REALITY MORE REAL THAN LIFE ITSELF, POVERTY, DEPRESSION, DRUG ADDICTION. ART AND THE IMAGINATION. AND THE MEANING OF LIFE.
I WENT INTO THIS BOOK EXPECTING A LIGHT WHIMSICAL READ BUT WHAT I GOT WAS DARK. VIOLENT, SAD BUT HOPEFUL STORY.
oricrowley15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
zetty91's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Murder
njw13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0