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hmwoodward's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this one per a bookstagramer recommendation, even though historical fiction is not my jam - especially after how long and sad the last one I read was. But, the book was great and I would definitely recommend it - just keep the content warnings in mind.
Graphic: Medical content, Child death, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Pregnancy, War, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Self harm
Moderate: Death of parent, Infertility, Gun violence, Medical content, Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
k_ro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Self harm, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Abortion, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Mental illness, Police brutality, Violence, and War
saychall'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Sexism, Infertility, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
kailiyahknight'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Violence, Abortion, Gaslighting, Child death, Gun violence, Murder, Gore, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Blood, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, War, Miscarriage, Alcohol, Vomit, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
bookishcookiemonster's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Its more than just a love story. So beautiful, so heartbreaking ans yet also full of hope.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Self harm, Mental illness, Mass/school shootings, Toxic relationship, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, and Abortion
areen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Classism, Police brutality, Misogyny, Sexism, and War
snailslowreader'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
3.25
Moderate: Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Abortion
Minor: Child death and Grief
jackyy93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Miscarriage
Minor: Abortion and Police brutality
zosiablue'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? No
4.0
Graphic: War and Mental illness
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Murder, Death, Police brutality, Violence, and Classism
Minor: Abortion
katonthejellicoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
this book was filled with melancholy, nostalgia, and love that could never be forgotten. i didn't cry (tho i was certain i would) but it caused a pang of pain on my chest for so many reasons.
(thirteen hours after i've read this book...)
this was perfectly written — from the characters and their complex personalities and dynamics to the atmospheric setting to its seamless timeline. it was accessible yet poetic in its own way. the historical and romance aspects of it intertwined smoothly with one another which made it a well-balanced novel.
objectively, this is a five-star book. it was probably the best historical fiction i've read in a while. but as you all know, i NEED to cry in books (lols). hence, from personal experience, it wasn't a favorite but it was almost there. in numbers, this may very well be a 4.95 out of 5 stars.
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, and Police brutality
Minor: Child death, Death, and Abortion