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mouwuol's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexism
nicnevin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I despised 99% of the characters but it was a good read. Tess deserved better
Graphic: Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Ableism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal death, Chronic illness, Classism, Addiction, Bullying, Grief, Misogyny, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
cnohero's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was very surprised to find a few tears in my eyes through some parts of this book. Tess is such a complicated character she seems to take on the victim role but I don't actually find her weak. I thought she was very strong and resilient.
Minor: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, and Rape
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