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crystalmethany's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, Sexual content, Alcohol, Sexism, Infidelity, and Cursing
Moderate: Animal death and Addiction
Minor: Medical content and Mental illness
swestlake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Animal death, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, Addiction, and Mental illness
samchase112's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was a solid read. If you're not familiar, this book is a retelling of Anna Karenina (the classic Russian epic) which takes place in the rich upper society of New York. And when I say retelling, I mean pretty much to the T. The plot is followed fairly religiously, the characters are just as unbearably terrible (but in a good way?), and very similar questions are explored. Seriously, the lifestyle these characters lead is pretty terrible to read about, because yes, their lives are insane and filled with extreme expectations and extreme downfalls, but at the same time every single one of them (besides Dustin/Levin and Kitty, the real mvps) takes their life and wealth for granted. I will say that I enjoyed Anna more here than in the original, probably because she was a teenager and thus more forgiven for her mistakes than, say, a grown woman with children who she neglects for a young hot Vronsky. There were some great twists to the story, especially at the end, and everything tied together well. When I think back to Anna Karenina, however, I will remember my experience with the original and likely forget about this (well done, perfectly fine) retelling.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Sexism, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Grief, Cursing, and Death
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Forced institutionalization, Eating disorder, Car accident, and Bullying
Minor: Antisemitism and Adult/minor relationship
internationalreads'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
leekaufman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Death, Child death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, and Mental illness
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, and Self harm
hansbookshelf'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Addiction, Animal death, Bullying, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, and Mental illness
Minor: Abortion
bailleyleppert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Suicide, Mental illness, Infidelity, Grief, Drug use, Death, and Addiction
clutzycaro's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Sexual content, Drug use, and Mental illness
isabelburns's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Death, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Vomit and Suicidal thoughts