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kerrence30'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I particularly enjoyed the style of using the deaths of each character as a way of developing the plot. The character study of each member of the family is so well done, that despite some of them being particularly awful, the reader still finds them fascinating.
The description of the political situation in South Africa over time is necessary, particularly as someone from Britain born after Apartheid. The voices and opinions of the various characters from different backgrounds, owning differing political views, change over time and reflect the changing general opinions of those living in the country.
Thoroughly enjoyed, and shows how there is no main character in life, we are all just play a part.
Graphic: Classism, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Racism
Moderate: Infertility, Gun violence, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Infidelity
Minor: Eating disorder
heather077'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Classism and Eating disorder
hgallagher'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicide, Racism, Murder, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Classism, and Alcoholism
Minor: Chronic illness
thebowandthebook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Classism, Death of parent, Suicide, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Racism, Cursing, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Alcoholism
Minor: Eating disorder, Incest, and Infertility
_chonklord_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Car accident, Colonisation, Classism, Grief, Kidnapping, and Suicide
candournat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It’s beautifully written and full of metaphor but there was just something missing for me
Graphic: Infidelity, Death of parent, Murder, Racism, War, Religious bigotry, Classism, Death, Slavery, and Colonisation
Moderate: Chronic illness, Suicide, and Alcoholism
amyford's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Cancer, Violence, Gun violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Eating disorder, and Classism