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rusina'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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Racism, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism
bri_morgan'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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide and Pregnancy
jmarieleder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy
maddy_porter_27's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
flower_mail'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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
Minor: Body shaming
kikigibbler'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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Suicide, Blood, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
charmoffinches's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Suicide, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Death and Blood
loonysaurus'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Car accident, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Blood and Vomit
outer_books'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
3.5
PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE DIVING INTO THIS BOOK!!!! (another to add amongst the others from below, 'BIRTH AND LABOR')
- the flow of the writing is beautiful. it's too descriptive in my eyes while too short and abrupt. I could still feel the characters' behaviours and how they feel from them showing it without telling. As well as having not too long description which made it easier for my head to paint a picture of the world and the characters.
- the characters have very varying personalities and behaviours.
- its not so realistic that its super fun to read. like having an overly smart dog that could learn over 900 words from the vocabulary and has the attention of a human being.
- I love that the chemical terms were not that complicated to understand.
- I did chuckle on some instances in the book but it wasn't much despite it being marketed as a 'Humorous' book.
Final thoughts:
This is book is unrealistic in the aspect of 'every single man was sexist and unaccepting of women back in the 60s'. But there were topics that were very interesting and realistic that still exists today such as sexism, misogyny and people are ingrained to refuse to put the first foot at the door for change due to fear. I love the little humours here and there but it wasn't a lot. It was fun and emotional to watch Elizabeth's hard journey from what she wanted to something completely beyond her imaginations but still did what she loved. I know I gave it a 3.5/5, it doesn't mean it was bad I really enjoyed the book whether somethings are realistic or not. It was such a fun read for me!
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide and Blood
Minor: Racism
theverycraftyvegan'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
Elizabeth Zott is an amazing character, and a survivor. She is the embodiment of female power and a force to be reckoned with.
The things Zott experiences in the work place are appalling and no one would call her personal life easy. In real life, a woman in Zott’s shoes wouldn’t be faulted for breaking down or giving up. But Zott doesn’t let anything stop her from reaching her goals. She goes on have a wonderful life in spite of the horrendous things she’s had to survive, because she is a survivor.
Parts of this book had me in tears while others had me fill with so much pride I thought I would burst. At its core, this book is about the strength and resilience of women and I can’t recommend it enough. This will be a book I won’t stop thinking about for a very, very long time.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Vomit, Abortion, and Alcohol