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jocelyn73c's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
alexamw's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
cpeters2384's review
5.0
I’ve read some good books lately, but it’s been a while since I’ve gotten excited, like really excited over a read. What do you think you’re gonna get when you pick up this novel? This is 178 pages of pure magic. I need more, so much more!
Agnes, oh dear Agnes. This is really her story, even if it’s a retelling. What a human to experience. It takes a LOT to make me shed a tear, and it happened thrice! This woman…you feel her struggles, her grief and the weight on her shoulders. You also feel the love she has for her children and her dearest friend. The events that unfold in this story will pull hard and leave you reeling. It is amazing what a person can endure.
I can also finally brag that I learned a hand full of new words! It’s been ages!! A thought provoking, educational read that is also insanely entertaining!
This may be a very personal opinion, but Tim McGregor can write a woman’s perspective beautifully.
There are a few triggers for this read: infant death, maternal death, domestic abuse.
Agnes, oh dear Agnes. This is really her story, even if it’s a retelling. What a human to experience. It takes a LOT to make me shed a tear, and it happened thrice! This woman…you feel her struggles, her grief and the weight on her shoulders. You also feel the love she has for her children and her dearest friend. The events that unfold in this story will pull hard and leave you reeling. It is amazing what a person can endure.
I can also finally brag that I learned a hand full of new words! It’s been ages!! A thought provoking, educational read that is also insanely entertaining!
This may be a very personal opinion, but Tim McGregor can write a woman’s perspective beautifully.
There are a few triggers for this read: infant death, maternal death, domestic abuse.
kier__'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Blood, Death of parent, Child death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Body horror, Bullying, Cannibalism, Classism, Death, and Grief
horrorclassics's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
thebookgeekboutique's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
shawcrit's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Cannibalism and Child abuse
Minor: Animal death