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risemini's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Alcohol, Death, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Rape
whimsofwands's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Perhaps it's done in other books, but it's the first time I've come across prose like this and I found it pretty enjoyable. It's very conversational and made me feel squarely.in her head. It does require some effort though - I couldn't get much out of it when I tried to engage with it passively. I would say there isn't really a story and in many ways, the narrator is the only character. I enjoyed spending time in her heard. <Spoiler> My favorite bits were the Dale chapter towards the end and the teacher portions towards the beginning. Against my better judgement, I also really liked the library story. Oh and I adored the period stuff.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Death, and Sexual assault
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