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amy_park's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
jlye'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Pregnancy
charlottesreadingweb'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
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Incest, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
gmjohnson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Deadnaming, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
bseigel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
hannahwinston's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
cerys_ah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Pregnancy
lk3ssaf's review against another edition
3.25
I didn't learn that the story was based on real crimes that took place against Mennonite women until after I had read the book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
cassie7e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Some may also dislike that it's narrated by a man, and that the "minutes" are more of a transcript.
I'm surprised that so many reviews disliked the religious focus of the discussions when it's clearly about Mennonite women, people in an explicitly religious colony separated from the rest of the world. Of course religious questions will be of primary concern for these women! And I did not see them as cold and inadequately outraged - they are seriously discussing actions that defy their entire social structure as a result of the atrocity they experienced, and as many trauma victims, are detaching themselves from the feelings so they can make decisions without shutting down and losing their opportunity to make a choice at all.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, and Vomit
isabellalinares's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
Written thoughtfully & heartbreakingly
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt