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oonawoodbury's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Racism
meguniqueuser's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
The criticisms that are thrown at romantic novels by female authors all apply here.
While the writing is poetic and evocative, the story lacks much meaning. Yet the author upholds the plot like it is the most sacred of texts. Maybe it was the audio I listened to with piano interludes that made it even more overdramatic.
Perhaps if you enjoy gloomy mellow drama you might enjoy this, but I don’t. I especially didn't like that the author describes women as sexual objects, plot devices, or the butt of jokes.
There are so many endings and epilogues, it was worst than the last Lord of the Rings.
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, and Police brutality
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Sexism, and Sexual content
br3adstick'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? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Violence, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Homophobia, Alcohol, and War
bxnnny'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual harassment
Minor: Murder and War
corrin_takara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Murder, War, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Dementia, and Fire/Fire injury
readandfindout's review against another edition
3.5
Themes: 3 stars
Characters: 2 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Excrement and Death of parent
feodora's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
seasonedreadings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Incest, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Abortion, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
breadwitchery'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death and Misogyny
Moderate: Confinement, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs, Pregnancy, and War
cass_lit's review against another edition
4.0
For all of my complaints, however, I was still impressed by this. I loved the writing style, the discussions on books and what they mean to each person, and the stories within stories within stories. After the first few chapters, I wondered how everything would come together without it feeling almost too fantastical. But it did. And the last ~10% or so when everything came out / came together? I literally gasped at 👀that👀 reveal.
Also — the audiobook is great! There are fun little interludes.
Graphic: Violence and Police brutality
Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Incest, Rape, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Death of parent