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angiesmitheduc8's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.75
jessisrotting's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tspice24's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse
devin_raquel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
designsbymeghen's review against another edition
4.5
First, I started with the audiobook, and I almost quit reading it because the narrators did not feel well matched to the characters. I’m glad I switched to the digital edition because this was a great read! Continuing through Kristina’s story through the perspective of her three oldest children was a powerful way to show the ripple effects of addiction from one generation to the next. Again, I love the author’s poetic writing style. Reading about the similarities and differences between the three siblings and their mother is fascinating. I especially loved the excerpt from the real Kristina at the end of the book.
kelsey_888's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.5