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clkrause's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
- stymied (pg 21)
- caterwauled (pg 107)
- cassocked (pg 165)
- maelstrom (pg 215)
- manacled (pg 219)
- talisman (pg 228)
- besotted (pg 231)
- moxie (pg 233)
- ailing (pg 255)
- discomfited (pg 264)
- infinitesimal (pg 295)
I quite seriously almost quit reading this book at page 18 because the insinuation that not only finding sombrero in a Mexican American family's trashcan, but furthermore, that finding said sombrero after A CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION, is a perfectly normal, reasonable thing to write. While yes, a sombrero likely fits the celebratory garb one might associate with Cinco de Mayo, it is largely an American holiday (it's not widely celebrated outside of Puebla in Mexico). While the holiday may have a different past regarding its celebration in the US, over recent decades (i.e. when this book takes place), it has become more and more commercialized. Is this detail plausible? Sure. But it's (at least) equally as likely that you could find the sombrero in the trashcan of one of the Padavano's Italian neighbors after a cinco de mayo celebration. It appears Napolitano lacks diversity in her staff and colleagues and/or has failed to cultivate an environment in which those who know better feel comfortable voicing such.
*stepping off my soapbox* Once I got past page 18, I overall enjoyed the book. I had some issues with some choices made by Napolitano at a plot level, as well as how certain characters were written in/out of the story. But overall, enjoyable read. Also, the cover art is beautiful.
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Cancer
ocbyrd3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
laurenkimoto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Personally haven’t read little women in about 10 years but I wholeheartedly believe this is 20th century little women
Graphic: Grief, Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
bethtriesreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child death
jenna_emiko's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i liked william’s pov the most. julia really bothered me though so 3.5 stars
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
dizzymisslizzy'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Child death
Minor: Homophobia
sestrout's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicide
sam_griffin'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Abandonment and Suicide
martieliz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Suicide
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
sarah_simpkins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Death, Abandonment, Cancer, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Terminal illness
Minor: Child death, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity