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lauren891's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
confused_lemon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Xenophobia, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
egmamaril's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Xenophobia and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Fatphobia
womxyn's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Child death
conspystery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overall, I liked Summerwater, regardless of how I felt about its ending. Moss’s ability to entrench the audience in the minds of the different characters and shift flowingly between them is astounding; the writing shines in its complexity. The audiobook version, which I listened to, did an amazing job of communicating the story as well. I don’t think this book is for everyone, and I don’t think it’s perfect, but I enjoyed its reflection, however rainy and gray.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Child death, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia
e_banfield's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Suicidal thoughts
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Beautiful writing and storytelling from Moss! This was my first book from her and I can’t wait to read more. Normally I wouldn’t read this type of book where nothing significant happens plot wise, but the writing just held my attention and made me want to finish the book!
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming, Xenophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Bullying, and Misogyny
Minor: Genocide and Rape
bumble_abi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
heyday's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
jesshindes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the second of Moss's books I've read, after Ghost Wall, which I picked up last year. I think on balance I preferred that one because of its speculative elements (the clue is in the title), which lent it an additional dimension that I really enjoyed, but this is a beautifully crafted piece of work and really a masterclass in precise, understated writing.
(PS I could not stop thinking the whole time I was reading it about something I read last year, where Moss said that she writes a first draft of a book and then DESTROYS IT AND WRITES THE WHOLE THING AGAIN. Absolutely unhinged behaviour but it clearly works for her because this was fantastic.)
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Bullying