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sarahholliday'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? It's complicated
4.75
The subject matter is dark and horrifying, yet the pages are filled with humor, tenderness, and resilience. It is a book about women, but we read all of their thoughts and words through the transcription of a man. By most standards, very little happens "on the page"—we spend two days in a hay loft with a group of women deciding whether they will stay in or leave their cloistered community. And yet, we get such an expansive look at their daily lives, their culture, and their personalities.
I read 135 pages in one sitting because the story drew me in immediately, and the simple, straightforward way August transcribes the meetings combined with his philosophical musings made the reading experience both quick and engaging.
If you can handle the heavy subject matter, I couldn't recommend this book enough.
Graphic: Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Domestic abuse
vaguelyacademic's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Grief, Incest, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Gaslighting, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Terminal illness, Vomit, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
katierobertsonshaddix'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
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Rape, Incest, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Suicide, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Miscarriage, and Mental illness
kimveach'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Violence, Child abuse, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Rape, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Self harm
k8_face's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault
victoria_c'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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Incest, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Misogyny
lisesenb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Confinement, Alcohol, Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Self harm, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Grief, Dementia, Deadnaming, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Incest, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, and Sexual content
jess_segraves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Death, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, and Pregnancy
kateleos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Minor: Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Grief, Incest, Pregnancy, Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Physical abuse
The content warnings seem very intense, but the violence is shared sparingly and without detail.aislingnic's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Incest, Rape, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts