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cathy61r's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Child death, Pedophilia, and Ableism
kerrygetsliterary's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Ableism, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Sexism, Abandonment, Infidelity, Grief, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Racism, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Car accident, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Torture, War, and Physical abuse
maddiet425's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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’ve read three of Meissner’s books and I think this one might be my favorite! I’ve read a lot about eugenics but I still managed to learn so many new things. Despite being educational, the book rarely felt preachy or lecture-like. In fact, I can only think of two minor parts where this was the case. I loved the characters and found myself equally interested in both Helen and Rosie’s stories, something that’s always difficult in a multiple POV story. Overall, a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Grief
Moderate: War, Rape, Pedophilia, Medical trauma, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
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