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abbruzzese's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
something about the way miriam toews writes siblings makes my heart swell with love for my own sisters. it's just so familiar, i think. i can't stay, and i sure as hell can't leave. i don't know how to help you but i will never stop trying. we kill each other, we love each other back to life. i have no patience left for you, yet i will find more because you are my sister.
as with irma voth, this book is funny and heartwarming and well-written. i find that a lot of books with a trio of characters at the core often end up with one side of the triangle being weaker than the other, but i didn't find that with this book. hattie/logan, logan/thebes, thebes/hattie—each relationship has its quirks, its weaknesses, its own little magic, equally strong.
as with irma voth, this book is funny and heartwarming and well-written. i find that a lot of books with a trio of characters at the core often end up with one side of the triangle being weaker than the other, but i didn't find that with this book. hattie/logan, logan/thebes, thebes/hattie—each relationship has its quirks, its weaknesses, its own little magic, equally strong.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Self harm
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
adabubba's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I continue to be amazed by Miriam Toews ability to make me smile and laugh in the most tragic of circumstances, and I am eternally grateful for it.
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
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