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cayleybp's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child death
microbemom's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
The author tried to do too much and ended up doing too little. I understand she wanted to introduce us to the plight of the Italian people during WWII, but the character development was lacking. The only character I cared about was Dominica. I did not care about the modern storyline. I have loved every other book by this author. Disappointed. Almost DNF.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, Medical content, Classism, Death, and Deportation
rosa_inverno's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
I don't know if this book is truly wonderful or if it's just exactly the right book read at exactly the right time, but either way, I adored it.
A little meandering sure, but as the threads of the various lives weave together, I felt more of a sense of hope than any book that ends in death has any right to give me.
A little meandering sure, but as the threads of the various lives weave together, I felt more of a sense of hope than any book that
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, War, and Death
Minor: Religious bigotry
jhansell's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Death of parent
Minor: Child death
kimveach's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death, Bullying, Child death, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Grief, Genocide, War, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
oceanwriter's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
When I really enjoy a book, I procrastinate finishing it. Alas, eventually I must come to know the ending. I put this one off as long as I could and I loved every minute. I miss it already!
The Good Left Undone is a touching story about family and lineage. Anina, the youngest of the Cabrelli women finds herself interested in her family history and seeks the stories her grandmother Matelda has to tell. These stories predominantly focus on her mother Domenica's life.
I loved so much about this story, but my favorite part was the involvement of Catholicism. It's not often I read more mainstream books that paint such an authentic picture of living life while maintaining these traditions. I really appreciated the reverence. Secondly, the writing was beautiful and there were many thought-provoking passages that I need to go back and re-read. All in all, a wonderful book.
The Good Left Undone is a touching story about family and lineage. Anina, the youngest of the Cabrelli women finds herself interested in her family history and seeks the stories her grandmother Matelda has to tell. These stories predominantly focus on her mother Domenica's life.
I loved so much about this story, but my favorite part was the involvement of Catholicism. It's not often I read more mainstream books that paint such an authentic picture of living life while maintaining these traditions. I really appreciated the reverence. Secondly, the writing was beautiful and there were many thought-provoking passages that I need to go back and re-read. All in all, a wonderful book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
victoriarosalesvt's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It took me 50 pages to get into the story and style of writing but overall it was an incredibly impactful story and I loved the jumping timelines.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent
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