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iman_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Pedophilia
emilynied's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The novel really started picking up about a third of the way through for me and I finished the second half of the book in one sitting. This story felt like a ball of snow rolling down a hill, picking up more and more with sticks and rocks and dirt and building and building until it reaches the bottom and all breaks apart again. The scenes get more intense and the characters start unraveling and it was just such an amazing way to put a book together.
The ending was also super super interesting.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia
dani_2006'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Addiction, Sexual assault, Child death, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Ableism
missgrangerr'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? Yes
5.0
I bounced between the audio-book and the physical copy. The podcast aspect of this novel is amazing, perfect for anyone who enjoys the format. It is being compared to Serial when I think it plays more like S-Town, for those who care. I loved that the chapters of the podcast were followed by Sadie's narrative answering all the questions the podcast posed.
It has to be said, this book had one of the greatest endings. Extremely fitting, and nothing short of perfect.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Child death, Sexual assault, and Violence
shoppy96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Death, and Grief
csherrill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
mika_ryan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
harley_a_reader's review against another edition
If you can handle a book dealing with heartbreak and loss, then this is probably for you. But with themes such as Pedophilia, Sexual Assault, and some other triggers. For my mental sanity, this is getting DNF'd.
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, and Pedophilia
tkhenry99's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Pedophilia
lucyhoad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, and Pedophilia