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mreads03's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Abortion, Cancer, Medical content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Rape, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, and Death
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
hollyeabner's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Death, Pregnancy, Cancer, Abortion, Violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Self harm, and Animal death
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