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forthe_girlwhowaited'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
4.75
Graphic: Genocide, Xenophobia, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicide, War, and Gun violence
kailiyahknight'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Suicide, Sexual violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Alcohol, War, Physical abuse, Blood, Torture, Rape, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Gore, Death, Cursing, Child death, Alcoholism, and Abortion
l6zarras'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, War, Death, Sexual violence, Child death, Blood, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Rape, Grief, and Alcohol
stacylaughs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, War, Violence, Abortion, and Misogyny
Moderate: Grief and Gore
Minor: Suicide attempt and Drug use
redsshelves'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: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Abortion, and Torture
emjen16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Gore, Grief, Torture, Pregnancy, Death, Gun violence, War, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Cursing, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Child death, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Rape
sln418's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: War and Abortion
Moderate: Suicide attempt
booksnbelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Abortion, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, War, and Torture
nikimorr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is a true woman-power book spanning two wars. The ladies of this book were truly remarkable, especially learning that the WWI spy “Lilli” was a true war heroine and many of her stories were historically accurate.
This book can get very dark, especially describing Eve’s time as a spy during the war and during prison. However, it added a layer of authenticity. The author’s ability to relay the horror of what was happening in this setting was incredible. It was palpable.
It felt like multiple books in one book reading the lifetime of Eve and journey of Charlie, yet I never got bored or felt the book dragged. Everything felt necessary.
This is definitely a book that will stay with me. The character of Eve was fascinating and memorable. Her journey with grief, self acceptance, and guilt gives a lot to reflect about. Charlie’s story of self acceptance, self forgiveness, and her taking control of her own life despite stigma and scorn is aspirational.
Graphic: Abortion, Forced institutionalization, Alcoholism, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexism, Torture, Death, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War
mohsina_anee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Violence, War, Abortion, Alcoholism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Torture