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sciencewhizliz'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Pedophilia, Child death, Child abuse, Death, Classism, Suicide, Rape, Misogyny, Trafficking, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Car accident, Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
Irachelsonnet's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.75
Moderate: Murder, Blood, Rape, and Pedophilia
sophsg88'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality, Sexual assault, and Death
Minor: Suicide and Trafficking
monalyisha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Do I still think the morality is complex, and, perhaps, questionable? I do. But in this compulsively-readable, fictional tale of peri- and postmenopausal women coming into their powers and using them to bring male abusers and serial killers down, I barely flinched.
At first, I was worried that one of the three main characters is a black woman, written by a white woman. But I think it’s done (mostly if not totally) sensitively and that it serves both the story and a deepening sense of social conscience and consciousness. I trust Miller did her research and had readers checking her. There’s one instance of food-shaming that I thought struck an odd chord. That noted, I’m now free to crow my praise.
This book was a BLAST to read! I didn’t want to put it down! The cast of characters is sharp and lively. Miller’s sense of wicked humor is a joy. And her overall message, that real magic lies in finding connection: connection to yourself, to friends and a community, and to nature, comes across clearly — as well as her darker but realistic message that sometimes, you have to burn it all down to rebuild something cleansed and purified from the ashes.
As far as the mystery, I can’t say sussing out the details was a challenge. I saw what was coming from a mile away (and I’m not psychic, just paying attention). That being said, I’m not a reader who *needs* a good mystery, so having foresight about the plot ruined nothing. And, I think the “twist” was a necessary one — in terms of showing how blame and responsibility can be shared and shouldered by unexpected parties (especially when race and class are factors).
Moderate: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Racism, Classism, and Gaslighting
netflixismyroommate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Classism, and Sexism
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Drug use
Minor: Drug abuse
Gender essentialismlpdx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Violence, Child death, Grief, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Addiction and Car accident
Minor: Classism
booktwinning'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? No
5.0
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Kidnapping
ellenwilberg's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Violence, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Trafficking, Vomit, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Classism, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Blood, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Stalking, Addiction, Car accident, and Cursing
booking_along's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
but what a ride it was!
so many true moments how the world women love in and how horrible some things are but how nice some can be as well.
this book had a lot going on but it all worked and it was wonderful.
i loved how it’s written.
the characters are fantastic.
the story was horrifyingly realistic but so well done.
it all worked and i loved it.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, and Sexual violence