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rbeckett119's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Laaaame. Booooo. Tomato tomato tomato. Two thumbs down. Feels like a story you'd read in your 6th grade literature text book except WAY too long. No real lessons learned. No major developments. Nothing keeping you on your toes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Animal death, Suicide, and Child abuse
aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Suicide attempt
eishandkenzo's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Mental illness
sammiesshelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
This book is the definition of a 3-star read. I didn't feel any particular way about it. The story of two girls drifting apart did hit very close to home, but I didn't get emotional throughout the book. I did like that the story is essentially about Cassie, but told from Julia's POV as she drifts apart from Cassie but still remains distantly connected to her. Overall, this book was very neutral. I did not hate it, but it was nothing spectacular. It was just a mildly depressing coming-of-age novel, so if that's your thing then get at it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
badmom's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Car accident, and Animal death
isobelfraser's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
wildflower37's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Claire Messud writes this story of adolescent friendship and fracture with such precision and depth. I could see the town, the quarry, and the brave fronts of young girls while also seeing their incremental change and growth apart.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
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