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mooncraftbujo'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? It's complicated
1.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Vomit, Slavery, Sexual content, and Pedophilia
welgan'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
4.25
The beginning is a bit slow but the second and third parts of the book really bring the story to a great level of aching for the characters.
The ending lacked a bit of resolution of some old tensions between the two main characters in my opinion but was fine, and the whole book was an enjoyable experience !
Also the summary of story spoils way too much in my opinion X)
Graphic: Suicide, Vomit, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Murder
hannahlou93's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Rape, Suicide, Vomit, and Toxic relationship
uparrowhead'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? Yes
4.0
Many of the reviews I've read call the book slow-placed. With that, I have to agree. However, I think that the pacing of the book fits the content and story that it tells quite well. At certain points, however, like the climax of the story, I can understand how it was annoying and boring to read through, but I mostly didn't mind it.
Something that I have to appalude Bridget Collins for is her use of language and description. Many of the settings of the book were written out in a way that easily sucked me right into the novel, and the writing in the book was, overall, of high quality.
I really enjoyed the premise of the novel; the idea that you could take someone's memories and bind them into a book that they will forget forever. It gave way and allowed the book to explore darker concepts of society, and made the story much more engaging to read through.
I do believe that certain parts of the story weren't developed as much as they could have been,
WARNING : The book does change its POVs throughout Part One, Two, and Three of the story. I personally liked how it was executed, but I know it is not for everyone, and a lot of reviews I've read on here say that it was done poorly and left readers confused.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Blood, Chronic illness, Classism, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Outing, Rape, Vomit, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexism, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
greymalkin'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
2.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Violence, Child death, Suicide, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Classism, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, and Self harm
Minor: Racism, Religious bigotry, Torture, Stalking, and Kidnapping
lisa00's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Violence, Vomit, Animal cruelty, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Gaslighting
robin_reads'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? No
4.0
One star less because the first part is incredibly slow, almost excruciatingly so but the next two are so much faster and it’s followed by an abrupt end. That kinda killed the mood for me.
Heart wrenchingly beautiful. I wished there had been one more chapter at least.
2nd read; audiobook:
The audiobook narration is very well done and extremely immersive.
I forgot how much I hate the sister. She’s extremely manipulative and self-centered.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal death, Homophobia, Animal cruelty, Rape, Sexual violence, and Emotional abuse
lalunablue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I feel when you write about horrible situations and horrible people, the main characters should make you root for them, not shake your head in frustration.
I am disappointed in the lack of world building and what Binders actually do, it was such a neat concept that fell to the wayside.
The queer rep was ... Questionable. I am all for good representation and stories we are so sorely lacking, but this just wasn't it. As much praise as this book has received, I didn't see the appeal.
The writing was beautiful and the only reason it got an additional half star , but that doesn't make up for characters I can't even force myself to care about. There was little to no growth, either.
Overall, it was a profound idea that fell flat and relied far too much on shock and triggering subject matter that shouldn't be the sole purpose of a book.
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Blood, Animal death, Child abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Homophobia, and Vomit
bemaline's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Moderate: Blood, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, Animal death, Bullying, Dementia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Vomit, Classism, Alcohol, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, and Violence
dnlrbchd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, and Animal death
Moderate: Fatphobia, Confinement, Incest, Child abuse, Rape, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Classism, and Emotional abuse