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katelynprice's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I wasn't moved or challenged by this book; it just left me frustrated. I did not like this depiction of marriage at all. There was so much troubling, gratuitous content that didn't have any pay-off in the end. The whole book just made me feel icky. Some of Groff's writing was really lovely, and I was intrigued through the whole book. I didn't even consider quitting. That and the strong emotions that this book evoked from me are testaments to Groff's writing. I'm curious to read some of her other works, but this book was not for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicide, and Child death
Minor: Cancer, Abortion, and Body shaming
valjeanval's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I wouldn’t pick up a book that basically said “it’s about a marriage” except that Lauren Groff wrote it. What an incredible, complex, brilliant exploration of a marriage.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death
Minor: Sexual content, Child death, Cursing, Abortion, Cancer, Grief, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, and Self harm
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