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mandibibbs37'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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
therecoveringbookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Classism, and Sexual violence
Minor: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy
jenni28'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
5.0
It continues to story of Elena and Lila, now older, with children and at a point where their lives have gone in very different directions and the intimacy of their younger years has definitely waned.
Like the other instalments of this series, the characters are quite infuriating. I think that they’re written in such a realistic way that you get angry at their many faults but can’t help feel empathetic for the difficult situations they find themselves in.
What I really enjoyed about this novel is that it is set against the backdrop of Italy in the 1960s/1970s - the “Years of Lead” and all the political violence and upheaval that goes along with that. I think the book explores some political ideas without shoving it down your throat, and I found it interesting to get an insight into that volatile period in Italian history through the eyes of the characters in the book.
I can really see why these books are so hyped. Can’t wait to start the last one!
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Police brutality, Classism, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Murder, Mental illness, Infidelity, Grief, Domestic abuse, Violence, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Child abuse, and Abandonment
miller8d's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Murder, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Police brutality, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Classism, Outing, Misogyny, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Gaslighting, Death, Sexism, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Domestic abuse
maddalenacesco'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
cookie_khumalo'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
4.25
Moderate: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Violence
melissa_francesca'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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
lindseyhall44'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: Abandonment, Infidelity, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
radfordmanor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Death, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
samarakroeger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Homophobia