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merlinmaeder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse
mpurr'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
4.0
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
daisyhaas'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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Xenophobia
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, and Racism
Minor: Death, Rape, Death of parent, and War
siebensommer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
This is a jail baby-proofed for babies who should not be in jail.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Deportation
Moderate: Child abuse and War
dianna_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Deportation
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, and Grief
sovteck'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
3.0
A sad, meandering family saga I read for a book club. I felt it was disjointed and the characterisation was thin, but the sense of place and the poetic turns of phrase were lovely.
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Deportation
danitza's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
My main issue is the flow of the book as a whole. Some of the stories didn’t feel like they made sense together, particularly the stories of Gloria/Ana and Jeannette. I also think the novel struggled with the non linear story telling.
I listened to an interview with the author at the end of the audiobook and found out this novel was originally a series of short stories, which I think explains my issues with the connectivity and flow of the book over all. I am looking forward to what Garcias will publish in the future.
Graphic: Child abuse and Drug abuse
bethancy's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, War, and Deportation
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Sexual assault
auudrey'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
3.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, and War
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
bente99's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Xenophobia, and Police brutality