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jellyf8r's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, Cursing, Racial slurs, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Bullying
Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Drug use
clea'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Gun violence, and Hate crime
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Dysphoria, and Grief
Minor: Medical content, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship
kylieqrada'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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Acephobia/Arophobia, Death of parent, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual content
peachani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Hate crime, Medical content, and Xenophobia
Minor: Bullying, Grief, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
skudiklier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Xenophobia, Violence, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Medical content, Hate crime, Grief, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Cursing
alayamorning'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Violence
ifersinklings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
ashlightgrayson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are many contrasts drawn between the lives of Stella and Desiree and their respective daughters, Kennedy and Jude. Eventually the lives of the cousins intersect, and as a result, so do those of the twins. Through Stella we see the price of passing as white in a society that rejects blackness. Meanwhile, Desiree must grapple with the rejection her dark skinned daughter, Jude, suffers in a community and society that values lighter skin. We are also introduced to a transgender character who must struggle with living in a society that isn't accepting of people like him.
The story has incredible analogies and social commentary. The message at the end is also very powerful and makes everything that happens come together. If you are a fan of literary fiction that has heavy social commentary, this is a good book for you.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Sexual content, Hate crime, Sexism, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism
Minor: Homophobia and Death of parent