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bxnnny's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
why i decided to take on the daunting task of reading this book, i'll never know, and it was quite a challenge to get through. i didn't really get into it until maybe halfway through part two, but even still, it was a tiring one! the characters were compelling as was the intertwining plotlines. i'd say i overall enjoyed the story but, good lord, what a yapper, huh?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and Stalking
Moderate: Murder
midgereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
A bunch of things in this book are confusing, but Bella and John’s story make the whole thing worth it. It only took Charles Dickens’s whole life to write a book full of amazing, girlboss women, but at least he did it. Easily his best book IMO. Would have liked to see more of Lizzie and Bella together, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Antisemitism, Murder, Death of parent, and Stalking
Minor: Ableism
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