Scan barcode
merelyakalan'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
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Grief, Alcohol, Bullying, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Infidelity
janecasasola's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
I generally liked it, though quite frankly I feel it's is a book that appeals to a certain niche & I definitely won't be surprised if others felt differently about it than I did.
For the most part I found it intriguing -- later on disappointing -- how Marianne & Connell fixated on each other throughout the years despite their obvious lack of communication. They both clearly have issues, and I'm just going to use that as an excuse. Also, much to my disappointment, the book didn't walk us through Marianne's journey to understanding her issues better just like what it did for Connell, though there's no doubt that Sally did a brilliant job at gradually unraveling the core of it. Until now I feel so much hate for Alan & Denise.
Of course, I also have to point out the absence of quotation marks. At first it was weird, but you get used to it after a while.
***SPOILER***
Cut to the ending, it seems that there's divided opinion on where the book left us, and I'm personally on the "I think it's fitting" side. From where things were at, they're still undeniably far from being able to nurture a healthy relationship yet.
Graphic: Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Bullying
rosemary9'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual content, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
chaoticweevil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Infidelity, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
Minor: Drug use, Racism, and War
savannahrb'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Violence
Minor: Classism
danirc_'s review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
scandinavian_queen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Minor: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Death of parent
hannah1734's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you Audrey for recommending this book to me :)
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Abandonment
liaandersson'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? N/A
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Adult/minor relationship
amelievasilia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Classism, Bullying, and Mental illness
Minor: Abandonment and Eating disorder