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_david_'s review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The main characters were very selfcentered and bad at voicing their wants and opinions. This combination made me dislike the book at first, because I was under the impression that I as the reader should've felt sympathy for them. I really liked the ending on Rosie's part. I find the parallel stories done very cleverly. I enjoyed the ending of the book much more than the bulk of it, so I ended up giving it three stars.
A small thing that bugged me now and then was the dialogues. I found myself having to re-read some sentences to pin down who was talking/who pronouns were referring to.
A small thing that bugged me now and then was the dialogues. I found myself having to re-read some sentences to pin down who was talking/who pronouns were referring to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Infidelity
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Medical content, Grief, Domestic abuse, and Self harm
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
radella_hardwick's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There is simply nothing wrong with this book.
I love that Burton confounds our expectations of how a book like this will end.
I love that Burton confounds our expectations of how a book like this will end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Abortion, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
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