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adventuresinwellbeing's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
2.75
raynatuina's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
I wish I could hug Mala. I really enjoyed the storytelling and the framing of the book as a letter to Asha.
readingtreena's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pannamarchewka's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ashleypd88's review
3.0
I read this for class and let me just say major trigger warnings for sexual abuse and violence… reading it from a psychological lens, it was so fascinating and told a lot about identity and secrets, but near the end it grew unbearable to read for how disturbing it got. Very tough!
kvokolek's review
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Rape, and Abandonment
Moderate: Racism
gracie_wirzba's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alanffm's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. On the one hand it's very engaging: its content is unique and the imagery is beautiful. Unfortunately, however, I can't say the writing is that good. That - along with an ocean of plot holes - made this read average at best. I really did enjoy this book, though. I recommend it to those who can stomach its tough subject matter.
coco43cl's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Rape, Incest, Pedophilia, and Domestic abuse
whatadutchgirlreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Rape