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okinreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
Immersive, detailed, and emotionally charged from beginning to end. A slow start as characters are introduced, but the pace picks up and I found myself really invested in the well being of many of the characters. The characters were complex and interesting and I loved getting insight into each generation of the family. At parts the story felt really grounded and straight to the point and at other times was more abstract and emotional and I enjoyed that back and forth. There are a lot of difficult topics in this book, so mind the content warnings, but really an amazing book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, and Sexual assault
jacksneira's review against another edition
It is well written and the character compelling. I was not expecting it to be about sexual abuse.
Listened for 1:51 hrs
Listened for 1:51 hrs
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
saville08's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is an extremely hard read.
Not recommended for everyone.
Trigger Warnings include but are not limited to:
Child Abuse, Alcoholism, Suicide, Depression, Child Neglect, Sexual Abuse of a minor
Was beautifully written, descriptions were amazing. Made you feel disgusted, violated, and feared for the main character Sunshine. The storytelling and setting are 5-star. Put so much into so little. Took me a month to finish this book, that is how hard of a read this is. Did an incredible job, but wow that was a lot to take in.
If you like reading books that make you feel disgusted and get angry with the main character. Maybe you will like this.
Not recommended for everyone.
Trigger Warnings include but are not limited to:
Child Abuse, Alcoholism, Suicide, Depression, Child Neglect, Sexual Abuse of a minor
Was beautifully written, descriptions were amazing. Made you feel disgusted, violated, and feared for the main character Sunshine. The storytelling and setting are 5-star. Put so much into so little. Took me a month to finish this book, that is how hard of a read this is. Did an incredible job, but wow that was a lot to take in.
If you like reading books that make you feel disgusted and get angry with the main character. Maybe you will like this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
vballerin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Really good. Has some difficult content but written thoughtfully.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Incest
theblondemule's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Incest