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erz02006's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While the beginning of the book does introduce the untimely death of the main character's husband very little of the book after that is about this death. Chapters 10-38 out of 48 chapters are almost entirely backstory of different characters and none of it relates to the aforementioned death. When it does finally return to the mysterious death it gets resolved rather quickly with minimal drama. There are a few "twists" but they are not surprising if you've been paying attention to the details in the book.
There are also many chapters that go into detail about one character's abusive childhood. It's not particularly fun or interesting to read about.
However it is well written. If you are more interested in a book about character exploration than a page turning thriller, you might like it.
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, and Domestic abuse
swell_gal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
alexcbrown's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Death, Blood, Domestic abuse, and Murder
melmertsis's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Blood, Body shaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
katiejohns's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death
Moderate: Xenophobia and Dementia
pages_with_a_preoccupied_prin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Self harm, Blood, Child abuse, Body horror, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
bekah1210's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Addiction
Minor: Drug use, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Racial slurs, and Infidelity
edgaranjapoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, Addiction, Drug use, Blood, Mental illness, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse, Cancer, Cursing, Violence, Suicide, Infidelity, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
sarahsneverendingtbr's review
4.0
Minor: Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, and Infidelity
starsbyname's review
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Suicide, and Sexual content