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hstcrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Incest, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Racism, Classism, Slavery, Mental illness, Cursing, Death of parent, and Colonisation
malindaweat1983's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Sexism, and Slavery
meenalgarg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Rape and Sexual harassment
klaraax'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? No
3.5
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Slavery, and Violence
teigancollins'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Slavery, and Sexism
autumnwhite's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexual violence, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Classism, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Violence
always_scrolling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Rape, Drug use, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
stephmcoakley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Violence, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Racism, and Rape
hue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Incest, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death
elysian_mess'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
I went into this not knowing what to expect.
I don't know when I bought this book or why, it was just sitting in my library.
When it started, I was concerned I wouldn't understand the narration because of the unfamiliarity of the accent, but alas I got used to it and this book is probably my favourite narrated book I've listened to yet. The emotion Samira put into the narration was palpable and made the story that much more intense.
This book broke my heart. It was also the most beautifully written book weaving in the power of love, faith, sisterhood and family. It deals with extremely difficult topics such as rape, sexual assault, racism, that feel so real, weaving it throughout the characters lives as if these were true retellings.
I loved the way the characters developed. I loved the unique way this book was written as a bunch of letters. I loved how this book takes you on a reality roller-coaster of what someone's ups and downs could be.
I cannot recommend this book enough. Absolutely incredible. I finished it in two days. One of my favourite books to ever been written and read.
I fell in love.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Racism