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raichoreads'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? No
4.25
Moderate: Child death, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
librarianjennifer's review
3.75
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, and Murder
megansoetaert's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Alcohol
angelkisses's review
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Pedophilia
deidrelj'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? No
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Murder
spinesinaline's review
- 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
This is not only the story of the Ramirez’s search for their missing sister but of the violence and harassment that each woman in the family has faced and beyond that, of the wider societal issue of violence against women, especially women of colour. It’s a sad and upsetting read, but also one of the incredible love of this family, their fights and making up, and their hilarious humour.
There was some questionable fatphobic portrayal so a heads up for that. The comments that focused on one character’s weight and diets in relation to their grief felt unnecessary to the story.
I really enjoyed this story while also feeling the visceral grief of this family and other women who’ve been in this position. A great read to start off my year.
Graphic: Cursing, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia