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fleabag_reader95's review against another edition
- 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? N/A
4.75
The motifs of nature and culture were woven really beautifully throughout this story. Gut wrenching writing about racism, classism and what it is to be a girl/woman and the adversities and violence they face. A magnificent coming-of-age story with superb writing and character.
I have seen other people say that the book comes across as pretentious and unlike things a young girl would say. However, I would politely disagree with this. I feel that discredits the emotional intelligence and intellect that children can have, although they are young. The wisdom that Betty expresses throughout the novel perfectly mirrors the wisdom of which her father bestowed upon her.
Graphic: Rape, Abortion, Animal cruelty, Incest, Racism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Classism and Death
chellemerrill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Gun violence, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Blood, Grief, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Classism, Incest, and Racism
sophcarter19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Gun violence, Death of parent, Death, Animal death, Violence, Sexual assault, Racism, Child death, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Classism, Child abuse, Incest, and Bullying
zaracampbell's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Grappled with some very dark themes with authenticity and honesty. A testament to the raw and inherent strength of women, even more so in a time period that discredited their power.
I never wanted this book to end. It was one of those books where you want to highlight everything and commit it to memory so you never let the words leave you.
Graphic: Classism, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Self harm, Racism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, Grief, Physical abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Animal death, Blood, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, Addiction, and Adult/minor relationship
marga_runa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, Animal death, Bullying, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, and Death
Moderate: Alcohol and Addiction
dws's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Animal death, Child abuse, Drug use, Ableism, Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child death, Pedophilia, Racism, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Pregnancy
sarahsverse's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Racism, Bullying, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Gaslighting, and Incest
eaird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Child death, Murder, Miscarriage, Hate crime, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Racism, Racial slurs, Abortion, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Incest, Rape, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Death, Drug use, Classism, and Addiction
Moderate: Child abuse
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Hate crime, Incest, Rape, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body shaming, Child death, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Violence, Classism, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Xenophobia, and Abortion
Moderate: Medical content, Addiction, Ableism, and Fire/Fire injury
hippiequeen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Pedophilia, Gun violence, Hate crime, Incest, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Murder, Racism, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Blood, and Vomit