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thebabybookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, and Abandonment
savheath's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Abandonment
anna220310's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Now, let's take a moment to bring to mind what we truly deeply want for ourselves, and then recommit to it. It is never too late.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
*except, to be honest, Walter Pine. i don't see how he was much better than the villainous men before him (Donatti and Lebensmal); maybe he was "just following orders", but as if that makes up for it. he's a devoted father, but what kind of daughter's role model is complicit in the mistreatment of women under his own purview? but of course he's ultimately
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
book_of_the_north's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
For the main this book is a fun jaunt, well rounded characters, a quirky narrative style and a pace that canters along nicely. Nothing is cryptic, the plot weaves rather than twists with a flow that provides satisfaction rather than surprise.
It achieves this in complete juxtaposition to the horror and tragedy contained in the main casts lives. A stylish choice well executed.
But I do repeat, please read the trigger warnings. The topics come often without warning in fairly graphic detail or are so woven into the plot that they are discussed almost in every chapter.
The social commentary is one dimensional and I would have loved to see more than the two nods to the wider landscape and a more intersectional view. However, we see life from Elizabeths perspective and the absence itself speaks volumes.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
lindseybarnett's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
satsumaorange's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book was fantastic, compelling, and simultaneously infuriating. Every other page, I felt myself coming to Elizabeth's defense on every side. It angered me so deeply the way she was treated, that I started bookmarking every time someone said or did something genuinely kind to her. Total number: 20. If you are sensitive to sexism, I'd advise you to brace yourself.
HOWEVER.
Elizabeth was a compelling character to me, and I kept reading just to watch her shine as herself despite her hardships. Some people may have issues with her pragmatic, blunt, and very literal personality, but I actually really enjoy characters like Elizabeth! I choose to interpret her mannerisms as indicative of autism, which made her relatable and endearing to me.
If you have been turned away by the cover, I do encourage you to try Lessons in Chemistry. It's a wonderful story of empowering women, overcoming enormous adversity, and finding the true meaning of family.
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Death, Grief, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Outing
heatherace'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Death of parent
corriejn's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts
name_user's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Pedophilia