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mysterymom40'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? No
3.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Misogyny
sparklycowboy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Death, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Medical content, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
greylandreviews's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Sexism, Murder, Violence, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility and Vomit
Minor: Car accident
kimberlina82'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Addiction, Bullying, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Vomit
jharman44's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Violence, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Medical content, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Bullying
meganivy04'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
5.0
I would recommend reading the first book before this one to better understand the situations the characters are facing, BUT this one can stand alone.
I love how this book is woman-centered. It isn’t forced, either— it has historically accurate jobs, situations, and conflicts (some sensitive). The life that is portrayed was hard life, yet there is beauty and friendships that are forged.
I appreciate the writing and the story portrayed.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, and Violence
helen_moore_reads'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
4.75
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Classism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Violence
snipinfool'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? No
4.0
This book was just as good as the one that told Cussy's story, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Honey was at home in the hills and thrived in those surroundings. Her new friend, Pearl, was just what Honey needed to keep the worries about her parents at bay. Life in the hills was frequently isolating and Honey brought books, news, and often a listening ear to those who didn't often have visitors. The women and children were especially in need of extra outside stimulation as they rarely left the homestead. While this story is fiction, the packhorse librarian project was a real project in the early to mid 1900's, I enjoyed the continuation of the story through Honey.
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Murder, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Racism
beccamlvn'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexism