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kcfedy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Suicide, Misogyny, Rape, and Grief
jcshells's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Vomit
Minor: Eating disorder, Grief, Medical content, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Pedophilia, and Excrement
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.25
Even with all these caveats, I enjoyed the book very much, and I would highly recommend it. The author does an excellent job of showing how structural sexism harms all of society, not just women. The tragedies in the book feel very complex and human.
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Vomit, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual assault, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Cursing
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Blood, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Outing, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Slavery, Sexual content, Gun violence, War, and Animal cruelty
thewinterwillow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Death
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Grief, Suicide, and Alcoholism
meg_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The main elements of the book that I adored was the soulmate relationship between Elizabeth and Calvin. The development of their connection and their relationship as a whole was a joy to read. I love them. I also loved 6:30 and the strangeness of his influence within this family and within the narration of the story. It was such a unique, yet fun part of the book. Lastly, I think that the depth of the characters and the themes of the story were very meaningful and made these beautifully written characters that much more enjoyable to read.
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, and Sexism
delirivs's review
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Moderate: Grief and Sexual assault
laurenbaggy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexism, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Death, Pregnancy, and Car accident
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Outing, Grief, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Violence
rusina'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Car accident, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Vomit, and Body shaming
Minor: Rape, Classism, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
literaryintersections's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I knew there was SA within the first 15% but goodness I didn’t know it was going to be that graphic or horrible to read. There should be a huge CW and it was one of the reasons why I didn’t want to read this. The misogyny and sexism she faces is horrible, and although I’m sure it’s realistic it’s actually hard to read. I also think the cover and marketing made this seem like a romance but it 100% is not - the Romance is there but so minimal and actually really sad because there is partner death. The romance parts are great but it is not a romance by any means. What this book is is a portrait of grief. Just absolute sadness beyond belief.
I would be remiss if I didn’t say that I cried. Some of the parts when she was talking about tv importance of motherhood and what women do, never letting anyone tell you you can’t do something. Putting yourself first, giving yourself a moment. As a mom, that shit was my catnip and I loved it. But I do wish it was more intersectional cuz the one Rosa Parks comment, as if to say “Lizzie can’t be racist!!! She supports the civil rights movement” was lazy imo.
And then there’s 6:30. Which like a talking dog???? Idk. I loved him and also I was like wtf.
The last thing I’ll say is that u have seen some folks say that Elizabeth is autistic but that actually is never stated and idk if the author has said that. I think she read autistic but it doesn’t feel like a story about autism is that makes sense. I’m going to seek out perspectives from autistic reviewers.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Sexism
josoko's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Grief, Sexism, and Rape
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Car accident, and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism