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christyvieras's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It started amazing with the beautifully writen prologue. Then it went downhill for me. Although I managed to enjoy it, there are parts of the book that made me sat the book down to take a break due to the cringe.
Intially the pace is slow and enjoyable to get to know the character, however, further down, I found myself confused of whats going own. Feels a bit too tropy for the sake of the trope, I kept on waiting for the emotional tug throughout the book however it never got there.
I also wished the story will unravel the character for me instead of being described by the author.
Lastly, I did enjoy how this story conclude being hopeful and fulfilling.
This book won't be on my re-read pile nor reccomend to a friend due to the content warning.
Intially the pace is slow and enjoyable to get to know the character, however, further down, I found myself confused of whats going own. Feels a bit too tropy for the sake of the trope, I kept on waiting for the emotional tug throughout the book however it never got there.
I also wished the story will unravel the character for me instead of being described by the author.
Lastly, I did enjoy how this story conclude being hopeful and fulfilling.
This book won't be on my re-read pile nor reccomend to a friend due to the content warning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
lailajm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
5.0
I thought cleopatra and Frankenstein was amazing- this book is on another level. Coco Mellors manages to capture the good and bad of sisterhood in the most emotional, tear-inducing way with the most beautiful writing and style. I love her ability to switch between the three sisters giving you insight into how they all work together while showing you them as individuals. It’s a book every sister with a sister should read in their lives. Mellors' ability to capture sisterhood and all the intense complications that it comes with it incredible. Genuinely my favourite book ever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage