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laurataylor's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Outing, and Alcohol
morghan_1947's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
This novel centers on the relationship between Marion Taylor, Tom Burgess, & Patrick Hazelwood. In 1950's Britain, strict laws against homosexuality, especially targeting men. Marion was deeply attracted to Tom, who was her best friend's brother. The storyline occurs in flashbacks from the 1950's to the 1990's. Patrick works in a local museum, and Tom as a policeman, after military.service. Tom enters the museum, and meets Patrick, & the latter has an immediate attraction to Tom. Without spoilers, this well crafted novel, explores the ensuing relationships. The film based upon this book was released in 2022, starring Harry Styles, Emma Corrine, & David Dawson; it's available on Amazon Prime for streaming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, and Grief
LBGT themednick_karr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
sokf's review against another edition
relaxing
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
jennyg1234's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Why was this so good? Especially towards the end I was sucked in. I LOVE Marion and her story arch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Violence
sierrak's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
kriti's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Outing
Minor: Suicide
swiftlyjo's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ow :(
this really isn't a happy book and i'm mad at every single character except julia (❤️) but i also understand all of them in a way. i get why some people have called this too sad but hey who doesn't like a sad book every now and then and at least this is a Good Sad Book™️
this really isn't a happy book and i'm mad at every single character except julia (❤️) but i also understand all of them in a way. i get why some people have called this too sad but hey who doesn't like a sad book every now and then and at least this is a Good Sad Book™️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
guyjoey86's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Overall a really nice book but just wished there were more poc especially woc but I understand it was set in the 60s or around that time when people were not as excepting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Misogyny
Moderate: Violence
banannabel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
So beautifully written. Emotional. Reading it the first time takes you on a journey with the characters. Reading it a second time gives you a deeper understanding of them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Police brutality