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norilein's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
3.75
Wir begleiten die Schwestern Avery, Lucky und Bonnie Blue. Sie haben vor einem Jahr ihre Schwester Nicky auf Grund einer Überdosis verloren. Wir erleben den Trauerprozess und die erneute Annäherung der Schwestern. Sie finden einen neuen Weg für ihre Schwesternbeziehung ohne Nicky als aktiven, jedoch immer bleibenden Part. Auch den persönlichen Heilungsprozess von Sucht und Vernachlässigung in der Kindheit können wir verfolgen. Es ist toll wie die Schwestern als Einzelpersonen und in ihrem Zusammenspiel lebendig werden und die gemeinsamen Herausforderungen zunehmend wieder zusammen bestreiten.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
wykirsty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
claudialucas99's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual harassment
gracekr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pregnancy
rebekkahreads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.5
Trigger warning: Suicide, death/grief, drug abuse, complex family
A beautiful, messy story of 3 sisters trying to live and find meaning after the death of their sister.
A beautiful, messy story of 3 sisters trying to live and find meaning after the death of their sister.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, and Alcohol
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infertility
enterpricicle's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
this is the book for you if
you prefer the traditional interpretation of "blood is thicker than water" to "the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb".
needless to say, that's not me.
i just could not connect to the characters at all. the book constantly talks about their amazing sisterly bond but didn't show it to me in a way i understood. i also didn't understand the motivations behind the characters' behaviour, so i got frustrated at their self-destructiveness (which otherwise could have been a believable reaction to their grief). i found them to be stereotypical in many ways.
throughout the book, it felt like things just happen because they have to. it's heavy on the sibling tropes, there aren't really any surprising turns and everything wraps up a little too neatly for my taste.
someone out there will live vicariously through these reckless and broken sisters, rise and fall with them, revel in their sibling relationship, feel like they overcome their generational trauma and experience catharsis along with them.
i'm disappointed that it wasn't me. i just wanted more from this book.
you prefer the traditional interpretation of "blood is thicker than water" to "the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb".
needless to say, that's not me.
i just could not connect to the characters at all. the book constantly talks about their amazing sisterly bond but didn't show it to me in a way i understood. i also didn't understand the motivations behind the characters' behaviour, so i got frustrated at their self-destructiveness (which otherwise could have been a believable reaction to their grief). i found them to be stereotypical in many ways.
throughout the book, it felt like things just happen because they have to. it's heavy on the sibling tropes, there aren't really any surprising turns and everything wraps up a little too neatly for my taste.
someone out there will live vicariously through these reckless and broken sisters, rise and fall with them, revel in their sibling relationship, feel like they overcome their generational trauma and experience catharsis along with them.
i'm disappointed that it wasn't me. i just wanted more from this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
ila_mae's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
I can say that objectively, this is a great book. It's beautifully written and engrossing. The characters are fleshed out and complicated and the problems they have felt real and tangible.
That being said, it is really frustrating to read. The characters are hell bent on self destruction and while the discussions of grief and addiction are beautifully done, it's also incredibly overwhelming. I went into this book with different expectations which didn't help. I'm glad I read it, but it was undeniably a rough read.
That being said, it is really frustrating to read. The characters are hell bent on self destruction and while the discussions of grief and addiction are beautifully done, it's also incredibly overwhelming. I went into this book with different expectations which didn't help. I'm glad I read it, but it was undeniably a rough read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment
meredithamadee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.25
I can’t decide between 4 and 4.25 stars.
Here are my thoughts:
-I was initially captured by the beautiful description of sisterhood and the fast plot. The book was easy to read and I stayed engaged in it.
-The author used so many big SAT words that felt so distracting. She described Lucky’s smile as “lupine” in like three different ways and it felt repetitive. She also used the word ostensibly way too many times and the phrase “apropos of nothing” more times than felt realistic for a normal human to use. I don’t know, maybe that’s a natural way for the author to talk but it felt unrealistic and annoying and took me out of the story.
- I wanted a little MORE but that is usually how I feel with a family drama with multiple characters. I need at least 400 pages 😂
-this was not as sad as I expected but that’s probably because I just read Demon Copperhead 😂😂😂
- I thought the ending was really beautiful and appreciated seeing the growth in each of the sisters even it was messy and imperfect
Overall a beautiful book that had a little less OOMPH than I had hoped but I still enjoyed it and would recommend.
Here are my thoughts:
-I was initially captured by the beautiful description of sisterhood and the fast plot. The book was easy to read and I stayed engaged in it.
-The author used so many big SAT words that felt so distracting. She described Lucky’s smile as “lupine” in like three different ways and it felt repetitive. She also used the word ostensibly way too many times and the phrase “apropos of nothing” more times than felt realistic for a normal human to use. I don’t know, maybe that’s a natural way for the author to talk but it felt unrealistic and annoying and took me out of the story.
- I wanted a little MORE but that is usually how I feel with a family drama with multiple characters. I need at least 400 pages 😂
-this was not as sad as I expected but that’s probably because I just read Demon Copperhead 😂😂😂
- I thought the ending was really beautiful and appreciated seeing the growth in each of the sisters even it was messy and imperfect
Overall a beautiful book that had a little less OOMPH than I had hoped but I still enjoyed it and would recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
gabioconnell's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Blue Sisters is an emotionally gripping story about three sisters navigating the complexities of grief. The author does an exceptional job developing each character, giving each sister a distinct voice and perspective as they cope with loss. The layered storytelling and heartfelt emotions make this book a deeply moving read that stays with you long after the final page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Sexual harassment
stephasaurousrex's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment