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kmart29's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Bullying, Child abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
bombshellbibliophile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, and Cursing
Not worth the read. Terrible ending. Past and present was too back and forth. Characters were utterly unlikeable. Very slow. Author has poetic descriptive writing style but when not paired with good plot and characters it’s wasted. Way too much sexual trauma, with minors at that. that don't really add more to the plot. Surprised this is a NY times and Reese’s book club rec, now I know not all endorsements of such will be to my liking.kristinj1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Pedophilia, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, and Rape
Minor: Miscarriage, Blood, Death of parent, Drug use, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Animal cruelty, and Cancer
rwlongino's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Rape, Incest, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Bullying, Sexual content, Alcohol, Murder, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
margardenlady's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Cancer
rnbookworm17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Rape
amcgrail's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Cancer and Murder
kyraelisabeth'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
sunshine_2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Stalking, Child death, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
isabezza's review against another edition
3.75
Knowledge can be power, but it can also be poison.
There is no such thing as unforgivable between people who love each other. But even as I'm thinking it, I know it's not really true.
Although the ending of this book was a little underwhelming, this captures the nature of this book, demonstrating that whatever we do (or do not do), life continues. Set in a cycle of summers and the Paper Palace, we follow our protagonist as she describes her family, their flaws and losses; as she reflects on her traumatic past.
I wonder if he would love me if he could see inside my head - the pettiness, the dirty linen of my thoughts, the terrible things I have done.
I did not find this book as gripping, powerful, or 'lifechanging' as I had hoped, but would recommend to someone who enjoys a similar writing style.
The passage of time bought only a messy tangle of branches, marking my failure to heal.
Graphic: Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Child death
Moderate: Cancer, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Suicide, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity