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vivboyd98's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.75
Graphic: Deadnaming and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicide
vj_thompson'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
5.0
There is a reason this is a five star read. This writing is beautiful, intentional, and meaningful. Each word was written with purpose. Everything in this story; backstory, inner monologue, character, had reason. I LOVED how everything was wrapped up in the end. Of course I cried 😭 Ugh, please read!!
Last thought, Six-thirty is my favorite character. I highlighted so many of his parts. He is a wise dog.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
arrow3002's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, and Blood
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Gun violence, Rape, and Sexual content
jessidbee's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Car accident
jaxgirl007's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Merriam Webster defines 'indomitable' as: incapable of being subdued
And, oh boy (or girl?), Elizabeth Zott will not be subdued. At first I struggled with her: sometimes I felt like...why is she SO intent on doing everything her way...this doesn't seem realistic? But I had come around to her way of thinking by the end. Because in most of the scenarios where I was hoping she might back down, she was not being treated respectfully. And I realized that sometimes I was uncomfortable with the fact that she would not accept the discrimination she faced...which often happens when someone is not being treated right. The person being discriminated against should stop complaining so that everyone can go back to be uncomfortable. But to stop the discrimination, you have to accept being uncomfortable so that you can insist that our society does better. I went into this thinking this might be some light chick-lit but instead it had a few very heavy topics with some funny moments interwoven.
The back 100 pages slowed down quite a bit for me, but overall it remains a good year for me so far reading wildly popular books since I did like this one in the end. I am a sucker for irreverant humor and I especially liked Mad...she's such a good egg (and I secretly would love to trace my Family Tree back to Nefertiti).
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death and Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism and Vomit
kcarney86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse
eule's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Even though I highly respect this work of literature, I have to mention some aspects that I did not quite enjoy.
Firstly, the character perspectives change all the time all of a sudden which can be quite confusing (love Six-Thirty’s pov though).
Secondly, the main plot is revealed right in the beginning (the first couple chapters) which was kind of off-putting.
Furthermore, I perceived Elizabeth as to perfect. She always seems strong and confident and unapproachable.
And lastly, it seems like the book wanted to pursue to many plots. One being the „women’s rights in science and work - plot“, another being the „mystery about Calvin Evans - plot“ and just another one being the „how to be a family - plot“. It just seems like the novel should include every possible trope.
To conclude, I recommend this book as an educational and revolutionary novel about the rise of feminism.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
leannanecdote's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Cannibalism, and Abortion
hannahaileen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Pedophilia, and Abortion
natashahillier'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
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Suicide