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nikimorr'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
4.5
This book is a true woman-power book spanning two wars. The ladies of this book were truly remarkable, especially learning that the WWI spy “Lilli” was a true war heroine and many of her stories were historically accurate.
This book can get very dark, especially describing Eve’s time as a spy during the war and during prison. However, it added a layer of authenticity. The author’s ability to relay the horror of what was happening in this setting was incredible. It was palpable.
It felt like multiple books in one book reading the lifetime of Eve and journey of Charlie, yet I never got bored or felt the book dragged. Everything felt necessary.
This is definitely a book that will stay with me. The character of Eve was fascinating and memorable. Her journey with grief, self acceptance, and guilt gives a lot to reflect about. Charlie’s story of self acceptance, self forgiveness, and her taking control of her own life despite stigma and scorn is aspirational.
Graphic: Abortion, Forced institutionalization, Alcoholism, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexism, Torture, Death, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War
cadybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Police brutality, Blood, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, War, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
madmantha'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
4.5
Both narratives blend together seamlessly in the final arc; everything comes full circle.
One of my favorite epilogues ever written; really pulled on the heart-strings.
Graphic: Ableism, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Blood, Body shaming, Cursing, Gun violence, Grief, Abortion, Addiction, Alcohol, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, War, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Classism, Colonisation, Genocide, Outing, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Stalking, Xenophobia, Abandonment, Antisemitism, Confinement, Eating disorder, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Minor: Toxic relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Miscarriage, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Infidelity, Infertility, Religious bigotry, and Self harm