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kimveach's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
This was my book club's choice for March. I love historical fiction, and this didn't disappoint. I was also happy to read another Allende book that held my interest. After reading The Long Petal of the Sea, I wasn't too sure about the author's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Cancer, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual content, Bullying, Infertility, Infidelity, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Torture, Addiction, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Child death, Genocide, Pregnancy, and Sexism
paulaortuno's review
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Classism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Gore
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