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corrin_reads's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Pregnancy, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Blood, Grief, and Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
emiliegrace'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? No
5.0
However what really struck me while reading, was the wonderful depth explored in the wide cast of side characters - from a dog’s feelings of guilt working through the death of his owner (I fucking love six-thirty, what a beautifully sweet and touching character story) to a afternoon TV show producer that recognizes his own shortcomings in standing up for women and doing what is right. I am admittedly still slightly perplexed at the need to include so much mystery/heartache surrounding Calvin’s upbringing, though it did nearly bring me to tears as the hodge-podged family was brought together in the end. I simply want nothing but happiness for Elizabeth and her corner of supporters.
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
kwthor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Racism, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
notreadkat'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
For a character that is overt in her feminism and support and enthusiasm to recognise the hard work and struggle being a woman is in an oppressive society, This book fails to fully consider every women, more specifically speaking Black and poc women. It’s especially frustrating and painfully clear because the main character does mention segregation and racism but that’s it, only mentions. For a book published in 2022 that battles the themes of societal issues more specifically sexism I would expect all women to be included not only ones that look like the author. Along with the time period of when the book is set (segregation, Jim Crow and Civil rights) makes it the perfect environment and setting to have such commentary about the struggles of being a women of colour.
This book is good and well written but it’s only from a white perspective. Being published in 2022 with the themes that’s it has I am disappointed that this books beliefs only include white feminism.
*content warning* - discussion about rape.
Another major gripe I had with this book is how the characters react to the sexual violence they face, more specifically speaking rape.
I find that the book will make the characters go through these horrific events that will affect them whilst the scene is happening but not further than that.
I wish the book portrayed how sexual violence isn’t just a bad memory that can effect you socially but, is also a prolonged traumatic memory or experience that bleeds and affects your everyday life and is not just limited to social.
*discussions of content warning over*
Overall the book is extremely well written and The characters arcs do come full circle, with statifying conclusions.
I personally would rate it a lot higher if what I previously criticised and mentioned wasn’t as serious as a topic and theme that they are, as I believe they deserve full well rounded, educated and all inclusive discussions about them.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Violence, and Suicide
ashmoon86'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Rape
missinfermiera's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Rape, Suicide, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt
lizzyjean'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
The descriptions of rape/sexual assault are pretty graphic and happen more than once throughout the story. Sexism is a main theme of the book.maddie_luvs_books'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
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
jrae1334's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Death, Grief, Pregnancy, Rape, and Suicide
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
elisalasater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide, Car accident, Pregnancy, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse