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chloewakham's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual violence, and Racism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, War, and Death
maddognews's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
This autobook was an absolute joy to listen to. Not only did the main character feel like an actual person with flaws and a personality but I thought all the side characters that were revlevabt to the story felt fleshed out and I felt myself sympathizing with most of the characters in the book. Though I would have liked to see a bit more of the two ladies connect more I get why it was written that way. Overall a great story!
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I also found myself extremely sad towards the end at both Allen’s and Cora’s death; Allen’s being so sad because throughout his life he had to hide who he was in order and while he was able to be with the man he loved it was incredibly heartbreaking to see him as even though we don’t see too much of it due to the story being in Cora’s perspective and though Cora’s was supposed to be to show how her life was something to be remembered as she goes through all the names she’s taken and it was very inspiring.
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I also found myself extremely sad towards the end at both Allen’s and Cora’s death; Allen’s being so sad because throughout his life he had to hide who he was in order and while he was able to be with the man he loved it was incredibly heartbreaking to see him as even though we don’t see too much of it due to the story being in Cora’s perspective and though Cora’s was supposed to be to show how her life was something to be remembered as she goes through all the names she’s taken and it was very inspiring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: War, Rape, and Pedophilia
arieloley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a super easy and interesting read. Not the most original storyline or characters, but I really enjoyed the attention to detail and the varying plot lines. I loved learning everyone’s histories and being shown what happened to the characters through to the end of their lives, it completed the story versus just keeping it to one vignette in time. Relatively accurate to the time it’s set in - ie: mostly white people, points of low tolerance for LGBTQ+, etc - but the author did a good job of dissecting those two issues within the context of the 20s (and beyond).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual assault
hpadulo's review
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
isabelle's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I enjoyed parts of this book, especially the setting in 1920s New York City. However it really dragged on! I don't think I would have finished it if I wasn't listening to the audiobook version.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death
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