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the_cat_on_a_bookcase's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a parallel story between Jasmine Yang, an immigrant from China who's looking for her birth daughter, and Rebecca Whitney, a wealthy editor who seems to have the perfect family. This was my book club read for March and was a stretch read for me since it's out of my normal go-to genres. There were some really interesting elements such as family bonds, interracial/international adoption, hidden bias, white privilege, and immigration. I'd suggest reading trigger warnings for this book prior to reading since this is often listed as a suspense novel. There was a large part of the novel that did not feel as suspenseful to me which would have made me probably label this more of a drama. The audio aspect of the book was alright, though not one of my favorites. It had alternating female narrators which I find more distracting. This one was entertaining and ultimately just okay for me since some of the themes felt a little lost.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Cultural appropriation, and Sexual content
itskaitlinreyna's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Murder, Rape, Grief, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, and Trafficking
Minor: Gun violence
kceemuller's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Racism, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
mrscorytee's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Kidnapping
sydneylmeyer7's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Infertility and Trafficking
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