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writingcaia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
This book is a portrayal of loss, sudden, and cruel, and of the poverty and crime cycle which is as shown very hard to escape, hard to survive, no matter if you’re given other opportunities, which shows how strong the pull of family and expectations are, that one can turn away from the chance to leave the slums behind just to fit into the expected role and future.
From the beginning you know it’s going to hurt, it hurts from the get go.
Beautiful writing, and very insightful story. Loved it! Only wish it went on… it’s my own preference for longer books, longer endings.
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
aquaria127's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
ashleighvdk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
kazzhiggs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Sexual harassment
skirteen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
sadhbhdunne's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Grief