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evalunny's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Beautiful and reflective, encapsulates perfectly a man struggling with his identity as well as the paths he could have chosen throughout life
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Abortion
sydapel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Devastating and impactful and full of heart in just 116 pages. This is a particularly good read in our current climate, solely as a reminder that this voice in our head telling us to speak up and act, even when it's more comfortable not to.
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Abortion
zaracampbell's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A powerful novella encapsulating themes of religion, secrecy, solidarity and one which crafts a very real dialogue about the morality of our own choices and consequences. A compelling and authentic exploration into a tragic injustice that went largely ignored, but that ultimately enabled the Catholic Church's authority.
Was it possible to carry on along through all the years, the decades, through an entire life, without once being brave enough to go against what was there and yet call yourself a Christian, and face yourself in the mirror?
Was it possible to carry on along through all the years, the decades, through an entire life, without once being brave enough to go against what was there and yet call yourself a Christian, and face yourself in the mirror?
Graphic: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abortion
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