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thespinystacks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Too early to call my favourite book of the year? I texted Book Club on Saturday saying that I’d laughed, cried, and scolded a character all within the first hundy pages.
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Big Burr, Kansas, is the kind of place where everyone seems to know everyone, and everyone shares the same values-or keeps their opinions to themselves.
When a group of social activists arrive in a small town, the lives and beliefs of residents and outsiders alike are upended.
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Each chapter represents a different character with a potentially different view on the world, and some you loved, some you disliked and even hated - but each you truly got inside their head and that was incredibly powerful.
My favourite chapters were Linda, Elsie, and Avery. My biggest reactions came from these chapters and others. All of them to be honest.
Laskey’s writing was witty, heart-wrenching and thought provoking. I feel sad that towns like this exist, and that there are so many people in the world who can’t be their true, authentic selves.
I recommend looking at content warnings for this book if you’re a sensitive reader.
5/5 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 so many rainbows
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Big Burr, Kansas, is the kind of place where everyone seems to know everyone, and everyone shares the same values-or keeps their opinions to themselves.
When a group of social activists arrive in a small town, the lives and beliefs of residents and outsiders alike are upended.
——————————————————
Each chapter represents a different character with a potentially different view on the world, and some you loved, some you disliked and even hated - but each you truly got inside their head and that was incredibly powerful.
My favourite chapters were Linda, Elsie, and Avery. My biggest reactions came from these chapters and others. All of them to be honest.
Laskey’s writing was witty, heart-wrenching and thought provoking. I feel sad that towns like this exist, and that there are so many people in the world who can’t be their true, authentic selves.
I recommend looking at content warnings for this book if you’re a sensitive reader.
5/5 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 so many rainbows
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Suicide
Minor: Vomit and Sexual content
amy__'s review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Hate crime, Car accident, Bullying, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Child death
booknerdnative's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Is it too early to call my favorite book of 2021? Yes. But, I have a feeling this will be at the tippy top of my favorites for this year. So hopeful and inspiring, I loved every minute of this charming story. It balances hard hitting and cozy really well. Brilliant!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Infidelity, Bullying, and Animal death
Moderate: Vomit, Sexism, Police brutality, Racism, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual content
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