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valjeanval's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Groff is an incredible writer, and while I think her more recent books show how much she’s grown, her debut is still a great read. A vaguely magical realism look at the “All American” small town. Great characters, an intriguing mystery, and beautiful writing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Slavery, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Infertility, Pregnancy, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Confinement, Cursing, Classism, Colonisation, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Death, and Grief
mossgoblins's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Slavery
Minor: Classism, Abortion, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, and Infidelity
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