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katierobertsonshaddix's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
carlytenille's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
k8_face's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
chloebrown13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
dugleik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Rape
jiscoo's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and Vomit
soj19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
lindsayerin'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, and Suicide
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
chaya_v's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
First starting with what I really liked: we have women who’ve lived through a traumatic experience and have grown in a very patriarchal society where they have not much say and here we basically see them taking a decision amongst themselves and for themselves and their children. That’s the part I enjoyed the most, the fact that we see them taking their lives into their own hands.
I also really enjoyed the characters but I’m disappointed we didn’t get to know them better (though this is a very short book)
For what I didn’t like too much. This book is narrated by a man, who grew up in the colony but left at 12 with his parents. I do get that his perspective allows us to see the women from an outside perspective. But at times his perspective and thoughts felt distracting to me. I’m not sure why.
The book is composed of almost only dialogue and although it’s interesting, it could get a bit tedious at times even though the book is short.
But still solid story and characters, definitely like the message behind it.
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence