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jilliant's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a very solid read from a prose standpoint alone. I loved the jumping perspectives and how smoothly the POVs built this picture of this completely unstable family unit. Not for those who want cheery or lighthearted books, but incredibly well done and poignant
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Incest and Sexual content
Minor: Racism
dominolova's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
i really enjoyed the writing but some themes were pretty uncomfortable to read about
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Suicide attempt, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Incest and Pedophilia
abril_chavez's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
- 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? N/A
5.0
I was engrossed in this book from the second I picked it up. The way the story is written through different character's points of view allows not only for a unique plot development, but it's also so strategically done that it forces the reader to look at a situation or other characters in multiple lights that don't shy away from the rawness of their being. It gives the reader just enough guidance while providing space for personal interpretation. Bottom line, this book is fascinating and sad.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Death, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Body horror, Incest, and Racism
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