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flygonjinn's review
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Racial slurs, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Miscarriage and Suicide
Minor: Murder and Infidelity
c_dmckinney's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The emotions of this story hit me a lot harder than I expected them to. The timing seems poignant, with the 2024 election involving the same bullhorn as Willa was so horrified by in the year we spent with her family.
The themes of past and future and love and grief were simply done but quite moving. The characters were so real.
The themes of past and future and love and grief were simply done but quite moving. The characters were so real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Racism, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexism, Bullying, Death of parent, Gun violence, Death, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Murder
Minor: Xenophobia, Abortion, Suicide, Racism, Islamophobia, Animal death, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Medical content
Donald Trump is there in the background. The concept of homelessness is an ever present looming and real threat.femmeprints's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I love Barbara Kingsolver’s writing. She creates dynamic characters who are less than lovable but very interesting and real. I thought the story was random but really well constructed and had me listening non stop. I love the way she weaves in real history and fabricated emotional depth. Really enjoyed this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Medical content, Suicide, and Racism
Moderate: Cultural appropriation
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