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lilcoppertop'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
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Grief, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Medical content, and Pregnancy
spaghettireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The storytelling is great in this book, Vermette puts together a multi perspective novel so well. There are so many complex and interesting characters, and you leave the book caring about all of them. This is the type of book that you need to trust that it’s all going to come together, and it does. This was a great book club pick too, since there was a lot to discuss and reflect on!
I would highly recommend reading this if you haven’t already! This will likely be one of my favourite fiction reads of the year. I am really looking forward for The Strangers, which comes out next month and follows some of the same characters.
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, and Sexual assault
astewart1992'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
5.0
The subject matter (there is sexual assault and a lot of abuse) tells a difficult but important story and what really ends up shining through is the strength of women, family, and community.
The book is beautifully written, I loved the multiple narrator approach, it let you get to know the family really well.
I also loved all the wonderful descriptions of winter, snow and the feeling of being cold. It really helped to immerse you in the setting of Winnipeg, you could feel the chill in your bones.
Graphic: Sexual assault
teacupsandfirereads'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
4.0
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Addiction, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization
kaityhutch'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
Minor: Physical abuse
sarahasyouwish'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
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Racism
lizgo's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Drug use
Moderate: Alcoholism
sugarloaded's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault
lonelytourist's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Sexual assault