Scan barcode
marija_m95's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Incest, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Murder, Child death, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Blood, Pregnancy, Death, Drug use, and Rape
jacss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
TW: Violence against women
Such a disappointment. Let's get something straight. The writing was great! I really think that Maggie Shipstead is a skillful writer, and that her style keeps you intrigued and actively in the moment.
What she was writing though. Geez. It really felt like the men-writing-women trope and secrelty I hope she was trying something like that, but this (often) female perspective but overly male gaze was tiring. Guilt trips, sexual assault, impregnation of minors. Every chapter I would hope to have a different perspective and I was surprised with one even worse. When I hit 50% and it was still the same, I almost quit reading.
Such a disappointment. Let's get something straight. The writing was great! I really think that Maggie Shipstead is a skillful writer, and that her style keeps you intrigued and actively in the moment.
What she was writing though. Geez. It really felt like the men-writing-women trope and secrelty I hope she was trying something like that, but this (often) female perspective but overly male gaze was tiring. Guilt trips, sexual assault, impregnation of minors. Every chapter I would hope to have a different perspective and I was surprised with one even worse. When I hit 50% and it was still the same, I almost quit reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Rape
marajulia's review against another edition
dark
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Pedophilia, and Rape
More...