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snazzy10101's review against another edition
5.0
i feel represented by Elizabeth Zott and also by the need to want to know someone who died more than you did when they were alive.
i’m so emotional.
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
mandyjedi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death, Homophobia, Rape, Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Misogyny
Moderate: Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, and Racism
gothamballer39'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
5.0
I'm so glad I stuck it out, though, because it paid off heavily in the end.
I cried so much for Elizabeth as well as every woman who has been told she "isn't smart enough" or the other myriad ways to say "less than".
The shifting perspectives (especially Six-Thirty's) made for a well-fleshed out and nuanced build up of the story and I really appreciated the blunt characterizations and descriptions.
I can see why this book has been hyped up so much.
It was well worth the read.
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide and Sexual violence
patch22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
poisonviolet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Death
annierosebel's review against another edition
5.0
The pacing was great and it really succeeded in the balance of day-to-day life and plot-driving moments.
Elizabeth is such a great character - she seems neurodivergent-coded to me and I love her. Six thirty, BEST boy.
I also love the idea of women supporting women and how complex that can be - there isn't always a simple answer.
I am quite happy to suspend belief for a story as long as it isn't ridiculous, so things that other people say are 'soap opera esque' don't bother me too much. I also kept forgetting it wasn't set in modern day in a super conservative area, which, yikes.
I don't disagree that Elizabeth has a load of privilege being white, straight, and 'pretty', but I think this book already covered a lot and the subtle mentions of this were pretty than risking awkward, heavy-handed, bad content.
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, and Suicide
trickstercast's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
bseigel'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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
ehknits'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Violence
easlan's review against another edition
Moderate: Sexual violence and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicide