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teetea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Rape
Moderate: Body shaming, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Animal cruelty
wesleylebakken's review against another edition
3.5
other than this book moving backwards in time, nothing significant really stood out to me. i was confused at first by the reverse chronology, but once i figured out what was happening i liked it a lot! it was such an innovative way to relay a story and part of me wants to read the book backwards now.
the four girls are kind of similar and difficult to tell apart at the beginning, but as the book progresses their differences become a lot more clear and that improved my enjoyment of the book.
the narrative was a series of short stories, and some were definitely more enrapturing that others. i don’t typically love books with short stories, but this one redeemed them in my mind just a baby bit!
the four girls are kind of similar and difficult to tell apart at the beginning, but as the book progresses their differences become a lot more clear and that improved my enjoyment of the book.
the narrative was a series of short stories, and some were definitely more enrapturing that others. i don’t typically love books with short stories, but this one redeemed them in my mind just a baby bit!
ninaliebtschokolade's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
cartereleanor3's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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
3.0
dochdew's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
limeykiss's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful. My only complaint is that I wish the book was longer. Each character is so intricate- I wanted to learn about them in more depth!
caroline54's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
ultimatekate's review against another edition
4.0
I love books told in non-linear fashion, and this one starts in New York and ends in Cuba.