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ambercunningham's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
A top 5 book of all time for me. I was so emotionally invested in these families. Some of the most beautiful writing I’ve ever read.
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
jhging's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Beautifully done. Felt very true to the complexities of family.
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, Murder, Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Police brutality, Abandonment, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence
Minor: Physical abuse and Suicidal thoughts
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