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bookforthought's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I received an advanced listening copy of this book from the publisher for free via NetGalley. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way.
Graphic: Infidelity, Body shaming, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage
m_a_j's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Moderate: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
ferranda's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
hheartbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Emotional abuse
weyheyitsrachel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The author starts this book with a note saying that this is NOT a biography but she stuck with the facts as much as possible BUT she took liberties with the dates. Her note also made it sound like she wanted to dramaticize a lot of Maria Callas's story in order to give a story as compelling its subject. (But wouldn't it be honoring her more if you kept the facts without added dramatics?)
With historical fictions that are more biographical, I appreciate accuracy more than anything. I want to learn something. This book felt.... slanderous in a way? Again, I don't have previous knowledge of any of the characters, but I feel like the author painted quite a few of them in a less than ideal way.
So you're probably wondering: "why 3.5 stars if you have such an issue with this book?" Here's why:
Accuracy debacle aside, I did find this story to be compelling. It was emotional and dramatic and I found myself becoming so engrossed in the story that I would lose track of time. I enjoyed the glimpses into the glamorous life of an opera singer. I felt myself becoming angry with Onassis when Maria was angry with him. The emotion the author potrayed was excellent. I do wish there was more of a plot rather than the reader just getting a play-by-play of Maria's daily life.
Overall, this is good book. I'm just iffy on the accuracies of the content since it does include all real people in history. So if you can get past that, this is one to check out.
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Miscarriage
read_watch_sarah's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy and Miscarriage
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Miscarriage, Medical content, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death, Genocide, Pregnancy, Sexism, Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, War, Infidelity, Sexual content, Bullying, and Colonisation
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Alcoholism
crothe77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Abortion and Emotional abuse