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gtsheedy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jesticulate's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
3.0
The writing was beautiful, but I feel worse having read it. It’s fiction - why did the story have to be so horrible and the narration so unkind?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Dementia, Child death, Child abuse, Medical trauma, Sexism, Racism, Death, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Rape, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Body shaming, Blood, Incest, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Alcohol
sp_sp's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
finessa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
popcornqueen's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
monicakuryla's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! A cross between Trigiani’s The Shoemakers Wife and Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend
gingernutpup's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I kept hoping for Stella to escape her life and a happy ending. A story about a woman of a time when women had few choices. I was so angry for her and what she suffered. No happy ending for this one sadly.
abaleez's review against another edition
Honestly I just hate it! It was a chore to pick it back up and continue. And then after a graphic scene with the father, I couldn’t do it anymore. I stopped at 20%.
savannahreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape