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lwelch94's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Murder, Infidelity, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Blood and Physical abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse
nerdglasses08's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion, Blood, Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, and Sexual content
birdbrainbooks'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
3.5
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There are two storylines, alternating between 1885 and 1985. At first it took a while for me to get into the rhythm but I did enjoy how they both eventually came together and shed light on each other.
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I absolutely loved the main character of the earlier timeline, Sara. The character of Theo felt a bit one-dimensional for me for a while and although that slightly improves, it isn’t done quite to the extent I wanted. I liked the female friendships and relationships throughout, especially the unexpected ones. Sometimes the plot was a bit of a stretch or melodramatic, but overall it was a fun read.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Miscarriage