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cinderellasbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
There’s a lot of underlying themes about grief and mental health that was unexpected but handled with care.
The mystery of Joseph Carter kept me intrigued. At times though I was getting a little frustrated on how there were more questions than answers as the story got going that was I was beginning to lose interest a few times. I’m really glad I stuck with it, especially as I got to buddy read it with a friend, which I found helpful to keep going (it was fun coming up with theories as to what was happening, with my theory being it was a whole “Time Traveler’s Wife” situation). The more the story progressed though and pieces started to come together, the results broke my heart.
This is really a book you have to go into blind because just giving the smallest detail or reaction is a spoiler on its own. I will say though, read it and read it to the end. It all comes to together quite beautifully.
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Miscarriage, Self harm, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
rad_reads_123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Self harm, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Misogyny, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Dementia, and Infidelity
hanz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Also really hated that not taking no for an answer was rewarded with "getting the girl" at the end.
Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Stalking
dryftveil's review against another edition
- 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: Sexual harassment, Car accident, Death, Grief, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Moderate: Stalking, Alcohol, Dementia, and Pregnancy
personarobot'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
4.25
Still a wonderful book, and it was a great emotional rollercoaster to be on.
I also like that the ending matched the timeline of our own world too.
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Stalking, Car accident, and Miscarriage
Minor: Toxic relationship and Dementia
mgcalder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, and Death
Moderate: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Mental illness, Stalking, Dementia, Grief, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
lunep'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
Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Mental illness, Death, and Alcohol
Moderate: Dementia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Self harm, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
euphoricallydreaming's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Car accident
mjpens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Death and Stalking
Minor: Dementia and Infidelity
maritimebibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Car accident, Dementia, Miscarriage, and Stalking