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arcanajax's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I agree with a previous reviewer, that the ending felt rushed.
Very interesting premise though.
Very interesting premise though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Racism
maya_reads_books's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Rape
haleysversion's review
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Death of parent, War, Toxic relationship, Rape, Racial slurs, Lesbophobia, Suicide, Sexism, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Death, and Child death
leahvanert's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
My brain kind of hurts after this one, but not in a bad way.
This novel spans 7 generations and centers around the theory of epigenetics (the study of inheriting trauma/memories/etc. through DNA). I really enjoyed getting to know all the characters and Ford's writing style is truly mesmerizing.
The science of it all and keeping track of where we were and who we were with in the timeline was a little over my head. The idea is fascinating, but I couldn't follow it completely.
My brain kind of hurts after this one, but not in a bad way.
This novel spans 7 generations and centers around the theory of epigenetics (the study of inheriting trauma/memories/etc. through DNA). I really enjoyed getting to know all the characters and Ford's writing style is truly mesmerizing.
The science of it all and keeping track of where we were and who we were with in the timeline was a little over my head. The idea is fascinating, but I couldn't follow it completely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Sexual content
Minor: War
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