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marilululu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Infidelity, Ableism, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, and Mental illness
katharina90's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
I appreciated the glimpses into what life was like in an impoverished Naples neighborhood in the 1950s and beyond.
I came away with the impression that it was dark and violent, particularly for women, and that the rampant sexism of this time and place deeply affected female friendships, often turning them toxic and jealous rather than supportive and empowering.
While this may be accurate and valuable from an educational standpoint, I didn't find it very enjoyable to read. It made the characters really unlikeable and so I wasn't invested in their story. I just wanted to get through it.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Fatphobia, Ableism, and Racial slurs
risemini's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Pedophilia, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, War, Ableism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, and Racism
korttipakka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs, Homophobia, and Ableism
breadwitchery'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Death, Body shaming, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Murder, and Pedophilia
Minor: Child death, War, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, and Homophobia
cerilouisereads's review
- 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: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Infidelity, and Violence
nirnaeth'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Violence