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kecskestimi'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? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
bettyjowerthmann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Suicide
littlehat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Unfortunately it got a little long winded for me and I felt the whole court drama could have been left out. I'm definitely interested in more from this author though.
Moderate: Sexual assault, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
jenijenocide's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Sexual assault, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
Minor: Abortion
bookiezeeb's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Violence
krisc1989's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
breezy17'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
wordsonthepaige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Where Picoult almost always shines, and what got me hooked on her books, are the complexity of the issues she discusses, and the incredible moments in the courtroom. I also like the non-linear storytelling she often employs. She is a marvelous crafter of narrative.
That being said, I found this more disappointing on a reread than I expected to. The way the fathers in this story aren't allowed to grieve as the mothers do. And partially that is a plot point, but part of it isn't. The way Kate Harte gets only brief mentions is also a letdown. This is not her story, but she is affected by it. And we only see her when it's convenient for the plot of Chris or his parents. And I found myself almost completely unsympathetic towards Melanie Gold, which is wild, as she is the mother of a teenager who died.
Overall, I still think this book is worth reading. If you are prepared to deal with these heavy, heavy subjects.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content and Blood
Minor: Vomit
nmuetz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Abortion, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illness, Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Self harm, Murder, and Pregnancy
smoo8830's review against another edition
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt