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nereyda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Confinement, and Violence
uncreativeoops's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Addiction, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, and Infidelity
Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt
bluejay21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Confinement, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Bullying
221bpinkst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Misogyny, Confinement, Death, Cursing, and Infidelity
rieviolet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked the writing style and the use of different narrative techniques
(the alternating POVs and the mix of letters and diaries entries).
It is an engaging read, there is a bit of mystery to keep your interest alive and I was also really engrossed in the characters' emotions. Though I have to say, as the story progressed, I felt that the emotional portrayals moved a bit too much into melodrama territory. I also struggled to reconcile some of the characters' choices with their depiction and growth up to that point, they felt a bit unexpected (and not in a good way).
The themes that are explored (such as addiction, domestic abuse and women's conditions) are really powerful and so releavant even in the present day. However, at times there was just too much of a
religious focus for my personal taste and that lowered my overall enjoyment of the story.
Graphic: Addiction, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Alcoholism, and Sexism
Moderate: Infidelity, Physical abuse, Confinement, Grief, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Medical content, Blood, and Child abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Child death
lynnannwalsh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Abandonment, Addiction, and Child abuse
Minor: Cursing
leekaufman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Confinement
Minor: Racism and Animal cruelty