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abigail_horn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Moderate: Sexual content
maddycat13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
My only qualm was
The message of the story is poignant and really has something to say about the nature of life and our place in it. The power we have to make our own choices and change our perspective.
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
jordanm77'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? No
3.5
Moderate: Sexual content
oceanelle'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
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
ninubean's review against another edition
2.5
The more I read, the more I became aware that Katy is more than slightly unhinged and not in a good way. Her view of her mother is obsessive and toxic. I know grief is strange and life-altering, but good god, girl - GET A GRIP. Katy's inner monologue constantly gave me the ick, like how are you going to act like this at your big age... no accountability over her own decisions and so bafflingly self-centered. Her interactions with her mom were honestly kind of creepy sometimes, not sentimental like I think the author wanted. Not to mention the fact she
I understood the sentiments this book aimed for. It did make me think about my mom as a woman before she had me and made me miss her even though she is still here. I do think Italy is a magical place where magical things happen. I wish the book lingered more in that atmosphere. Katy's character ruined this concept. She is straight-up loathsome.
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Grief
mattiedancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
- Those looking for a “lighter” read about death and grief
- Those looking for a bit of summer escapism into Italy with some serious topics
Graphic: Grief, Chronic illness, Cancer, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Death, Medical content, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Infidelity
sadiebugreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Moderate: Sexual content and Infidelity
auudrey'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
1.75
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content
abbeyelizo'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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content
marieeveparentroy'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
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Death, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Cancer, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Blood