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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
emotional
The writing was absolutely beautiful. The story was gut-wrenching and heart breaking and hopeful. The characters were so well done they felt like they would step off the page and offer me a vodka. I loved this book. Hope to read much more by this author.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Abortion
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Rape, Violence, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Cursing, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Russia's very own My Brilliant Friend. Because it's loosely based off of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, I was worried this novel would fly over my head. But that wasn't the case. I ached for Milka, especially after reading the acknowledgements and learning she was based on the author's best friend in her own Soviet childhood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Alcohol
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
medium-paced
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence
Minor: Pedophilia