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annabulkowski's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Lesbophobia
ladysanctuary's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It feels like there are a lot of character driven college-based novels coming out, but I enjoyed that this was very much just using college as a backdrop. The characters felt original but familiar, and their good and bad decisions felt like they made sense based on their personalities. The college parts paled in comparison to the swimming and poetry plots, and at its core it felt like a very Irish family mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Alcohol, Suicide, and Terminal illness
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