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earthtomanda's review against another edition
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
Stacey’s overwhelming desire for communication and connection struck a chord with me. While I disagreed with many of her actions, the candid description of her thought process allowed me to sympathize.
While I enjoyed this book, I definitely would not call it feel-good by any stretch of the imagination. Additionally, it had some of the most uncomfortable sex scenes I’ve ever encountered.
While I enjoyed this book, I definitely would not call it feel-good by any stretch of the imagination. Additionally, it had some of the most uncomfortable sex scenes I’ve ever encountered.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Racial slurs, and Vomit
barbarabarbara's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sophiesophso's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
blankgarden's review against another edition
5.0
,My review: https://theblankgarden.com/2017/07/27/herself-held-underwater-by-her-hair-snared-around-auburn-rusted-anchor-chains/
blankgarden's review
5.0
,My review: https://theblankgarden.com/2017/07/27/herself-held-underwater-by-her-hair-snared-around-auburn-rusted-anchor-chains/
clem's review against another edition
5.0
If a painfully-detailed, beautifully-written novel about a dissatisfied housewife in late 60s suburban Vancouver sounds like something that would bore you to tears, do not read this. If you share my interest in narratives about the minutiae of women's domestic lives, particularly in the 60s and 70s, then you will probably enjoy it. The characters are profoundly authentic, Stacey's suburban ennui simply intolerable.