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sharonus's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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? No
2.75
Fun light read (even through the subject is pretty grim). I could have done without the (admittedly short) graphic sexual descriptions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Murder, Alcohol, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Suicide, Death, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment, Abortion, and Blood
hlureh's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What a book! I found it by accident in a bookshop in Ireland and was interested in finding out more about why it was advertised as being like „Derry Girls“. I now totally get that point. First of all the setting: Northern Ireland in the middle of the nineties. A friend group on the brink of becoming adults, figuring out who they are and what life can look like for them in the future. A great and versatile read of which I didn’t know what to expect. But now, that I have finished it I am very happy with what I got.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Misogyny, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Grief
Minor: Car accident and Abortion
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