Reviews

Magpie by Elizabeth Day

teganbeesebooks's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

eleanormair's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nialiversuch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Cursing, Gaslighting, Infertility, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Classism, Grief, Emotional abuse, Rape, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Medical trauma and Sexual content

Minor: Vomit and Child abuse

bobinsbooknook's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• 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

I really enjoyed this audio book and even finished it in a day! 

The writing style, characters and twists this book took made it an incredibly engaging read. I also thought this was very different from other books that I’ve read.

The approach on the twisted mindset, manipulation and of course the themes of infertility were well constructed and at times quite emotional. 

The ending was a tad underwhelming and there were parts of the plot I felt could have been fleshed out more to hit home on but overall an interesting read and would recommend - but be sure to check the content warnings beforehand. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility and Miscarriage

Moderate: Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Rape

Minor: Abandonment

ginnyreads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility and Mental illness

Moderate: Rape

beckyjw's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

storychelle's review against another edition

mysterious

3.75

laurajadeslibrary's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hellymp's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

belletex's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Not a subject matter I’d pick generally but the book was so well written and kept you turning every page and guessing what the hell is going on! Great read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Pregnancy, and Mental illness

Moderate: Abandonment