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tarajoy90's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
mdroy'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Sexual violence
lindsayerin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexism, Rape, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Suicide
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
lisesenb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Confinement, Alcohol, Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Self harm, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Grief, Dementia, Deadnaming, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Incest, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, and Sexual content
irenelpynn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
jess_segraves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Death, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, and Pregnancy
alisha247's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
agchalle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Child death
lianne_rooney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I was absolutely engrossed in the women's discussions. Their position is terrible - if they stay not only will they be expected to forgive but they risk continued abuse. If they fight, they may lose and still be expected to forgive. Leaving is a daunting prospect since none of the women can read, write or even speak the local language. The book seems to suggest that the women getting together and talking is in itself an act of rebellion. Perhaps most surprising, given the subject matter, is the warmth and humour present. I felt it really captured the characters of the women and allowed them to be defined by more than what has been done to them. The story is ultimately a hopeful one. Despite their limited options the women still have agency.
My only minor criticisms are that at times it is a bit repetitive and there are so many characters introduced initially that at times I found it hard to keep them straight. Some of the content was very difficult to read so while I would recommend this, it's with caution to read the content warnings.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Rape, Pedophilia, and Child abuse
aislingnic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Incest, Rape, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts