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teacherjones'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
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, and Death
lalinamarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The beautiful and clever writing of Bonnie Garmus had me hooked to this heartbreaking but inspiring story. I love the characters and how much this story made me feel.
And my very favorite thing about this book: six-thirty and his POV.
This book deserves all the hype it gets and more.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Death, Death of parent, and Suicide
528's review against another edition
Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
minisaucisse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexism, Death, and Rape
Moderate: Vomit, Emotional abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts
patch22'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
ronnir'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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Grief, Car accident, and Rape
linds113's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Rape
pathogenesis'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
3.75
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Physical abuse
hankatcol's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Rape, and Death
annierosebel's review against another edition
5.0
The pacing was great and it really succeeded in the balance of day-to-day life and plot-driving moments.
Elizabeth is such a great character - she seems neurodivergent-coded to me and I love her. Six thirty, BEST boy.
I also love the idea of women supporting women and how complex that can be - there isn't always a simple answer.
I am quite happy to suspend belief for a story as long as it isn't ridiculous, so things that other people say are 'soap opera esque' don't bother me too much. I also kept forgetting it wasn't set in modern day in a super conservative area, which, yikes.
I don't disagree that Elizabeth has a load of privilege being white, straight, and 'pretty', but I think this book already covered a lot and the subtle mentions of this were pretty than risking awkward, heavy-handed, bad content.
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, and Suicide