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valentinaa_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, War, Sexual content, Dementia, Fire/Fire injury, and Pedophilia
2122's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
My first of Amy Tan’s books. Generational trauma and grief especially in the lens of mother-daughter relationships is always hard to read and I avoid like the plague but it wasn’t that bad. There were parts where I wanted to give up but a lot of the historical content I really enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, War, and Dementia
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
andrewhatesham's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Gore, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Murder, and Medical content
amandabcook's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Death of parent, Dementia, and Child abuse
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