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bookish_manda'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
1.5
This book was awful, and felt pointless. The only reason I finished it was for my book club.
I think the only redeeming quality of this book were the statements at the very end aboutrape victims and their decision to terminate a pregnancy or give the baby up for adoption.
I think the only redeeming quality of this book were the statements at the very end about
Graphic: Rape, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Infidelity and Infertility
asianunknown13's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
The husband SUCKS. And her bestie kinda sucks too.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
asianunknown13's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
The husband SUCKS. And her bestie-she kinda sucks too.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Pregnancy
howdyshelby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Blood and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage
chronicallyplotting's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Celeste and her Husband dream of having the perfect family, and life finally seems to come together for them when they have their daughter Rori. But like all families they have issues, and tensions grow thicker and things spiral out of control for Celeste when Rori gets sick.
I did really like this book once it picked up. It had rather a slow start to get to know the characters and why the relationships were the way they are. And not all of that was revealed until the end. But the synopsis of the book does not match storyline of the book very well at all. I get not wanting to give things away, but his was far off. I started to get disappointed when I realized the book was not matching the synopsis. I also think the book needed a bit of a Trigger Warning ⚠️ for readers. I had to guard myself a bit.
But this book did cover some great healing elements from different types of trauma and recovery. And types of support systems that can be found. It also shows defense mechanisms the body can do in fight or flight responses with memory and escapism.
Overall very well thought out plot, characters and how we as readers found “closure” with them.
I did really like this book once it picked up. It had rather a slow start to get to know the characters and why the relationships were the way they are. And not all of that was revealed until the end. But the synopsis of the book does not match storyline of the book very well at all. I get not wanting to give things away, but his was far off. I started to get disappointed when I realized the book was not matching the synopsis. I also think the book needed a bit of a Trigger Warning ⚠️ for readers. I had to guard myself a bit.
But this book did cover some great healing elements from different types of trauma and recovery. And types of support systems that can be found. It also shows defense mechanisms the body can do in fight or flight responses with memory and escapism.
Overall very well thought out plot, characters and how we as readers found “closure” with them.
Moderate: Rape, Vomit, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Medical content, Mental illness, Blood, Infertility, Murder, and Sexual assault
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