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mittenskbottlerocket's review
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Incest
jessrezac's review
emotional
inspiring
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
An engrossing novel exploring the way bloodlines and rural towns are built through matriarchal family lines and the ways that men fail women and show up for them, The Waters pulled me in. Multiple nights I had to read an extra chapter to bring my heart rate back down after the last chapter. The book is so emotional and character driven that it almost felt like a thriller.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Incest
fkshg8465's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I admit I did have a bit of a hard time keeping my attention on the book, but that’s probably more because I read this while recovering from COVID. Even still, the community created within these pages has a lot going on, and Dorothy’s view of the world is precious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Body horror, Rape, Infidelity, Cancer, Blood, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Incest, and Grief
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