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drstauffer918's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Death of parent, and Murder
kfont42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Rape
ycboots'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Miscarriage
clo_l's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Infidelity, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, and Blood
annie_brewer's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
This one felt very confusing at the start with mulitple POV/timelines and so many characters, but once the dynamics within the families were explained a bit further it was possible to identify the characters and where they fitted into the story.
This was a very quick read, and I was continously seeking out how all the characters fitted into the main story, but the book felt unbalanced in that the past was much more interesting than the present storyline.
The 'cult/commune' style of the familes living situation was fascinatingly laid out and the perceptions of the kids during these events was so well written, which to the reader (and some characters) were obvious indications the slow indoctrination of the parents into submission.
Henry was a very interesting narrator. The oscilation between story-telling and correcting the others narratives was so well done via audiobook I got an intense understanding his true personality. I felt uncomfortable with how persistent he was to romance Phinn, but I would consider this behaviour due to his dysfunctional childhood, however some may have an issue with the gay character being presented as creepy and obsessive.
Other than Henry, Lucy returning to London to see The Baby felt like an unimportant story and Libby was a very unremarkable character that was too nice and trusting.
I didn't know there was a sequel until seeing another review, but I do really want to know what else could possibly be added into this family tragedy on top of an (unneccesary) drug trip, dispicable abuses, domineering control, and murder.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Drug use
Minor: Animal death, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, and Murder
maxine_t96'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
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Death of parent, Murder, and Colonisation
Moderate: Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
shell18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Suicide
vikiskiwis'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Vomit, and Pregnancy
sksumbera's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Biphobia, and Blood
luelle_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Graphic: Confinement and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death