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challenging
dark
informative
sad
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
4.25
I saw the movie version of this book first, and I didn't find it that great. Now it seems like the movie cut out a bunch of interesting bits from the book that really needed to be in there. I appreciated the historical part of this book, and I thought the writing was quite good. The movie was kind of a neat little bow, but this book had more of a ragged edge, which made it feel more realistic. Will probably revisit this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Child death, Death, Murder, War, Toxic friendship, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Car accident, Drug use, Sexual violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Classism, Alcoholism, and Bullying
Minor: Gun violence and Pregnancy
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