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lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I've read in a while. I love books that follow a family's history and secrets (the namesake, Middlesex, anything by Kaled Hosseini), so this right up my alley. Couldn't put it down for the last 350 pages or so. Also loved there was a dash of the supernatural and religious obsession.
ehuggins22's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
laney's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-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
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Incest and Suicide
book_concierge's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of Oprah's last selections of her FIRST book club (she quit and restarted later), and as was typical of her choices it dealt with abuse, incest, dysfunction.
MacDonald carefully controls the revelations however, so that there are still surprises toward the end. Still, looking back, you recognize foreshadowing used throughout. It's a powerful book, but NOT an enjoyable read. I did not like Frances at all; but I love Lily.
Our book group had a great discussion.
MacDonald carefully controls the revelations however, so that there are still surprises toward the end. Still, looking back, you recognize foreshadowing used throughout. It's a powerful book, but NOT an enjoyable read. I did not like Frances at all; but I love Lily.
Our book group had a great discussion.
csgiansante's review against another edition
4.0
Was going to give this three stars because it was a lot, but the last third proved to be more engaging and earned that extra star.
alidottie's review against another edition
I gave this book ZERO stars. I remember going on reading it thinking this has to have a redeeming ending and it just got worse and worse.