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andrearbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book holds the distinction of the longest tenure (7 years!) on my to-read list, and I decided it was time to finally move it onto the read list. This is a well-told story about the complexity and challenge of a marriage. Told in both real-time and through letters that Ingrid has left behind for her husband, the book pieces together the story of what brought everyone to here. This is very much a heavy emotional read, but also so wonderfully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Infidelity
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Cancer
zezeki's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Abortion, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts
sophia_konrad's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-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
1.0
Likable characters are very hard to find in this book, and any characters that do have redeeming qualities are so mistreated that it makes the book ten times more frustrating. Ingrid’s letters are super compelling, but the main timeline of the book is boring and infuriating. If you like books where nothing happens and everyone is terrible, this is the one for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Cancer, and Miscarriage
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