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shlymiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Sexual content, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
aliyachaudhry'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Miscarriage
leckner_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
tiffanysmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I think it would have benefited the story to truly allow the characters to exist in their space. I kept forgetting that the storyline takes place in the 1950s, only to be reminded by Elizabeth saying something completely absurd. I want to be immersed in the time era and I want characters with complexity, faults, and things that make them grow.
There was very little world-building and I felt a big disconnect with the characters—a beautiful chemist who makes chemistry a successful cooking show, a pre-schooler who acts like a 35 year genius, and the dog POV was a little strange. The nerd stereotype was over utilized and it was challenging to emphasize with the characters.
The love story between them didn’t seem very genuine. They met and they fell in love. It didn’t seem to go much deeper than that.
Also, the religious element threw me off. It was very emphasized, but it didn’t do anything to propel the plot line or character growth. It just felt uncomfortable.
There was some good parts of the book, but I did not laugh at the wittiness and I was unable to relate to the characters.
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting
stardust_heidi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
nicoleoc1901's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
scmiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Car accident
kjboldon's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
vixenreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Abortion, and Classism
Be aware that there is discussions of marriage outside of wedlock, doubt in religion, bomb threats, and abuse of power in science, education, religious institutions, and television.vj_thompson'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
5.0
There is a reason this is a five star read. This writing is beautiful, intentional, and meaningful. Each word was written with purpose. Everything in this story; backstory, inner monologue, character, had reason. I LOVED how everything was wrapped up in the end. Of course I cried 😭 Ugh, please read!!
Last thought, Six-thirty is my favorite character. I highlighted so many of his parts. He is a wise dog.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts