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itsheyfay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Racism, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Suicide, Medical content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
gingerbiscuit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Hate crime, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Bullying
mopare's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Xenophobia, and War
Moderate: Suicide
watermelleon'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? No
5.0
in short - best book I have read in a long time. it is beautifully written, surprisingly close to home and relatable, generally so informative on topics I new nothing about (that I probably should have!). it has changed my outlook on many perspectives in my life. this is a lifechanging book that I will be recommending to everyone. there are some tough, tough topics but so much hope and nostalgia as well.
on a personal note: This book has allowed me to reflect on my own recently-uprooted family history, and has helped me reflect on that as well the now clear impact of this on my family moving down through the generations.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Drug abuse, Genocide, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Terminal illness
War Imagery throughout and discussion of death of multiple characters in detail (not graphic in terms of gore, but explains how they died). Colonisation: discussion throughout of colonisation in relation to cyprus and the effects of this, more focussed on the cultural impact than graphic/gore detail. Pregnancy and Children:merrynthomas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Homophobia, Suicide, and Abortion
readingelli's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Xenophobia and War
Moderate: Child death, Abortion, and Murder
Minor: Suicide
Civil warbobooks02's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Pregnancy, and War
staceyinthesticks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Mental illness, Abortion, and Pregnancy
itsradita's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Homophobia and Suicide attempt
juliamakena's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Hate crime
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Homophobia, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and War