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gabefreitas17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The novel delves into themes of family, friendship, love, and self-discovery, unraveling the secrets of Laurel's past and her journey towards healing and acceptance.
The narrative is poignant and heartfelt, providing readers with a moving exploration of loss and the process of coming to terms with one's own inner demons.
There is a moment she writes to Kurt Cobain which seems very intense and I caught my eyes to what she was saying.
“ You wrote that you have a daughter, full of love and joy, kissing every person she meets because everyone is good and will do her no harm. You said that terrified you, because you couldn't stand the thought of her growing up and becoming like you were.
But did you think about the fact that when you wrote those words, when you took your life, you stole the innocence you loved her for? That you forever changed her heart full of joy?
You were the first to do her harm. You were the first person to make the world dangerous for her.”
Graphic: Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
bookcaptivated's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Grief, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicide, Infidelity, Outing, and Religious bigotry
the_escapist's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual assault, Vomit, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
puekki's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Grief, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Outing, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Abandonment