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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Mickey and Arlo uncover the shocking truth that they are related half sisters in fact only after the death of their father—a premise that certainly captivates the interest of readers. Although the writing is solid, I found the character development and ethics somewhat misplaced. If you appreciate unlikeable characters, you may find enjoyment in the personas presented in this novel. However, I found the structure of the book to be quite difficult to navigate. Although I typically enjoy writing in a dialogue style, the overall plot felt flat by the time I finished it. While the writing was well-executed, I struggled to connect with the story and its characters.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I enjoyed one person's POV more than the other. This book has heavy alcohol abuse and follows the life of a functioning alcoholic-- so check trigger warnings. The books plot is interesting but not realistis.. but it is very very messy.
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse
dark
funny
hopeful
sad
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
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading about Mickey and Arlo and uncovering more about how their joint father had affected them both in different ways but to the same degree even without him being there anymore. A very insightful look at mental health and addiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Alcohol
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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