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bessadams's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Excrement, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
campirebat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Grief, and Murder
annaf90's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It also felt like, for how slowly the story moved and for how immensely detailed the whole story was, the ending felt abrupt and rushed. There was very little story about what happened to everyone after the fact, aside from one person. The dichotomy of that could be artful, I suppose, but instead it felt unbalanced and lacking.
There were a few points that were too graphic for my comfort.
My final verdict: I’d recommend the book if someone was already interested in the story but wouldn’t likely encourage someone to read it.
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Antisemitism
Minor: Violence and Murder
Sexual abuse of a childaly97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Excrement, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Police brutality
laurenmiller100's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
- Characters: 9
- Atmosphere/Setting: 10
- Writing Style: 8
- Plot: 7
- Intrigue: 7
- Logic/Relationships: 9
- Enjoyment: 8
This books is great. The book so wonderfully describes and details a small immigrant town and the interactions between the different groups, cultures, and ethnicities. This is a story where the location and environment are as much of a character as the characters. Some of the content is difficult, but the story is worth it.
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Infertility and Death of parent
katosta8815's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Overall, from start to finish, the story itself was beautiful, but challenging. Some of the subject matter made me put the book down and walk away for a few days. But I liked the ending. I just didn’t like the way it was written, and probably won’t revisit this author.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, and Xenophobia
roselynreadsbooks'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, and Violence
emma_sky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Pedophilia and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Excrement, Antisemitism, Medical trauma, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Slavery, Terminal illness, Mass/school shootings, and Alcohol
melissaamy7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Forced institutionalization
greenan26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Excrement, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol