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ynaiita_5896's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
🌬️Kristin Hannah's first book brought me to tears. This one was no different. There is so mucy heartbreak and tragedy; just when you think the plot is nearing happiness and peace, it drags you back, to torment you all over again. There is a mix of lovable and unlovable characters, which drive the elements of suspense and uncertainty throughout the plot.
🌬️This book has two love stories — one of two hopeful teenagers who desired a peaceful and happy life together; and one of a mother who has made many mistakes and loves her husband irrevocably and her daughter who wonders why. These two narratives are strongly laced —revolving around the complexities and toxicity of certain families, caused by circumstance, hardship and poor life altering decisions.
🌬️This book has two love stories — one of two hopeful teenagers who desired a peaceful and happy life together; and one of a mother who has made many mistakes and loves her husband irrevocably and her daughter who wonders why. These two narratives are strongly laced —revolving around the complexities and toxicity of certain families, caused by circumstance, hardship and poor life altering decisions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Mental illness, Gun violence, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, War, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Antisemitism, and Blood
coffeestainsandinkspots's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Overall, as a lifelong Alaskan, I loved this story and found Leni, our main character, relatable. There are a few P.O.V. changes that feel abrupt but ultimately serve the story, which is why I'm rating a 4.5 here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Antisemitism, Grief, Hate crime, and Homophobia
Minor: Infidelity
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