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betsygrace's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was JUST okay. I didn’t really love it but also didn’t mind it. I listened to it on audiobook which was a lot better IMO.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Misogyny, Classism, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Stalking
Content surrounding adoption/adoptive children.kimveach's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The best parts of this book were the intimate exchanges between the characters and the descriptions of everyday life. The book fell short when it added in social commentary that was disguised as reflective thought. It is hard to believe that the character would have such clarity of thought at that moment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Classism, Abandonment, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Alcohol, Police brutality, and Terminal illness
Minor: Infidelity
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