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rubberrosebooks's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Racism
jessicohen15's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Historical fiction isn’t always my jam but it was beautifully written and certain passages I’d often skip over in other book, ones of great detail of reflection, popped off the page in angelic notes. I didn’t have to read this for school, just for fun and I think not having to dissect the piece definitely allowed me to enjoy it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Chronic illness, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Racial slurs
nicoleisalwaysreading's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
a really beautiful book about healing and the themes of motherhood were personally impactful. i do love Sue Monk Kidd’s writing so much. that being said, this does play into some racial tropes and there are usages of the n-word which I just hate seeing written by a white person
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide attempt
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