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sarah984's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
There were some perspectives I liked, but some of them felt really mean-spirited (both Yazz and Morgan’s segments read like they were the targets of mockery by the author, which was disappointing) and it's weird that three different people managed to magically rise out of depression on a dime for no reason. The ending felt really predictable and the character it involved annoyed me.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Eating disorder, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Mass/school shootings
sararegan's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
However, by about a chapter through i couldn’t really stop. The characters are so vividly depicted it’s one of those books that - despite having a huge cast of protagonists - everyone feels very memorable and I was never wracking my brain trying to remember who was who. I liked that because when the circles of each character budge up against one another it gives you a little thrill to be seeing the character you just read, from the perspective of another. I also like how well the author portrays characters from the perspective of others; it brings so many of their flaws to light that you feel like you’re getting to know them all over again with fresh eyes. It was a great read and very expansive in its cast and the breadth of time covered. Can’t wait to pick up another book by Bernadine Evaristo.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexism
Minor: Slavery and Xenophobia
gertron's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, and Sexual violence
Minor: Drug use
bunnyreads2's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I love a multi-POV and multi generational fiction novel that discusses social and historical issues while making you see the complete complexity and humanity of the characters.
A great work!
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism and Transphobia
lonelytourist's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Drug use, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Deadnaming and Domestic abuse
sachikoriddle's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and Grief
cereads's review
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Grief
nicolaparty's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Transphobia
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Deadnaming, Drug use, Self harm, and Slavery
emmathetanner's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape
Minor: Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Transphobia
tina94'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
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Deadnaming, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying and Police brutality
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