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a_l_i_c_e's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Abandonment, and Death of parent
orangeoverload's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was so sad in places, but it really shows the resilience of people living in poverty. It made me appreciate my bed and the food that I'll be eating today. If I could take anything away from this book, it would be to ask for help if you need it. People will help if you let them. A brilliant book with interesting characters, beautiful settings and extremely readable writing. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Grief, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Death
derigibleplums's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This is written wonderfully. I only read this because it's on the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist otherwise I'd have never picked it up as I try not to start books I think are going to be horrifically depressing. I'm so gald I did, although we can add it to the pile of books to make me cry on public transport.
I'm not sure how to feel about the end though. It almost feels like a halfway house of a glimmer of hope but a bit too late. Also, if Fuller had killed off the dog it would have gotten 2 stars.
I'm not sure how to feel about the end though. It almost feels like a halfway house of a glimmer of hope but a bit too late. Also, if Fuller had killed off the dog it would have gotten 2 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Chronic illness
sjanke2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
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