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jjj_27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Death of parent, Death, and War
asmokeybear'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Antisemitism and War
sfomera's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: War, Suicide, and Antisemitism
fbzcab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Suicide
Moderate: War
elisahec's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Suicide, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Antisemitism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, War, and Pregnancy
secondhandbookshelves'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
I loved that it was two books inside another - what a clever way to bring the background out while also bringing the plot forward.
This story is part mystery, part tragedy, part romance.
It is set in the 1980s, although the books within the books are from just before World War II (pearl harbor happens near the end of one of those stories)
There are some heavy topics touched on, since the characters were living during them.
I highlighted so many snippets of this book and definitely will be seeking out more from this author.
Moderate: War, Antisemitism, and Grief
Minor: Suicide, Forced institutionalization, War, Child death, and Death of parent
sizzlesteaks's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Toxic relationship
Minor: Terminal illness and War