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undecidedpersonality'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? No
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Incest, Car accident, Animal death, Body shaming, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Kidnapping, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence
Minor: Abortion, Cancer, and Adult/minor relationship
hunkydory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Animal death, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Medical content, Torture, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, and Child abuse
Minor: Car accident
jamieholton'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Incest, Torture, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Antisemitism, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol
rachelditty'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? Yes
4.5
I think my biggest gripe with the story was the unnecessary romance between Lisbeth and Mikael. I was worried that when their two points of views met in the middle, we'd see them fall in love, or at the very least having sex. Given that he was twice her age, I hated their engagement with each other immediately, and just found it an unnecessary catalyst for the rest of the story. I understand that it was partially needed for Lisbeth to break down some of her walls, but I think the same thing could have been accomplished if they had just become friends, as Mikael had suggested and pushed. By the epilogue, when Lisbeth had admitted she was in love with him, I was rolling my eyes. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea, but I would have loved it so much more if the two of them had just become really close friends after such a fucked-up series of events that had pulled them together.
I also found it just a tad strange that Harriet took over as CEO and was also on the board for Millenium, which I know was explained by the fact that she ran the sheep farm in Australia and therefore had a good idea of business, but she had just gotten back from being in hiding for thirty years, it seemed like it was so rushed to make that choice. Maybe time just moved faster because I read the ending so quickly, I don't know.
SO glad Harriet's uncle was able to see her alive at the end. The awful brother and mom both died, the Nazi has cancer, and the corrupt business was thrown to the dirt. You love to see it.
VERY interested in picking up the rest of the series!
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Incest, Medical trauma, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Car accident, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Antisemitism, Blood, Body horror, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Torture
Minor: Dementia
princesspunx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Rape, Murder, Animal cruelty, Trafficking, Suicide, Physical abuse, Animal death, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Incest, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Abortion, Mental illness, Antisemitism, Eating disorder, Ableism, Alcohol, Racism, and Religious bigotry
morgianlefaye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Violence, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Incest, Sexism, Torture, Animal cruelty, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Rape, and Sexual violence
shakiral's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Slow book, the plot only thickens at the end, and is resolved fairly quickly.
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Rape
eanna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Antisemitism, Car accident, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Abortion
proceduralbob's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Incest
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Incest