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katekatiekait's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Death
Minor: Abortion
jaygabler's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
5.0
At once a warm evocation of family life in the Soviet Union and a damnation of the country's systemic repression. The author's sensitive exploration of her story's historical context makes this a sports story like none other. By the end of the book, we're completely invested in Anya's quest; not her quest for gold, but to be able to choose her own path through life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, and Rape
lindsayerin's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- 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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Dementia, Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Child death, Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Grief
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Pedophilia
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