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faeraebae91's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment, and War
sandro_reads'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
3.75
I found both sisters insufferable for the plodding first half of the book, each one-dimensional in their persona: Vianne the anxiety-ridden mother and Isabelle, the reckless rebel. We are told countless times how beautiful they both are and they seem to fall in love the way that only happens in romance novels (with some truly cringey dialogue).
The second half picks up the pace as each does their part to rebel against the war and I found the perspective from an occupied France to be a part of history I knew little about. I appreciate that the book does not shy away from the brutalities of war and the end is beautiful. A mixed bag but worthwhile read.
Graphic: Antisemitism and War
Moderate: Child death and Rape
allikay14'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Torture, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, War, and Deportation
cboll's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Alcoholism
greatestheights'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, Rape, Torture, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer
lsaunder0724'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, Death of parent, War, and Deportation
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
emberd1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Rape, Pregnancy, and War
ritapena's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Antisemitism, and War
Moderate: Child death and Sexual assault
liv_b's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Torture and War
Minor: Rape
fdoubledashx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, Murder, and War
Moderate: Miscarriage and Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness