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bouebooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug use, Gaslighting, and Sexism
anna_m16's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence
chinama's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.25
I found the writing style and characters to be bland. Most of the novel is spent watching the four siblings grow up, and there is some development but they're all pretty one-note. They were endearing, though. I enjoyed the 1960-80s Malibu setting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
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