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ajza's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
madcap989's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pebbletown's review against another edition
4.0
Damn. I’m not sure how much I actually enjoyed this while reading, but when I’m teetering between 3 and 4 stars, my metric is always “will I still be thinking about this book a few months from now?” and I had to go with yes.
Love a book that assures me I was better off as an only child.
Love a book that assures me I was better off as an only child.
absolutelyfatal's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
stars_and_ink's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kairhone's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Infidelity
kattrent's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
This was a thought provoking read. In a day and age where women strive to raise up other women, to read a book that is so completely opposing that thought is difficult. The extent of Ruth's obsession with Elizabeth is terrifying. The desire to possess everything of Elizabeth's throughout their entire lives is an idea that is so foreign to me that it was hard to comprehend.
It was honestly an interesting read, and I did enjoy it. The stylistic approach to the writing was not my favorite, and I felt the dialogue needed a little more in the way of explaining who was talking, but that is a personal preference. I would definitely recommend this book.
This was a thought provoking read. In a day and age where women strive to raise up other women, to read a book that is so completely opposing that thought is difficult. The extent of Ruth's obsession with Elizabeth is terrifying. The desire to possess everything of Elizabeth's throughout their entire lives is an idea that is so foreign to me that it was hard to comprehend.
It was honestly an interesting read, and I did enjoy it. The stylistic approach to the writing was not my favorite, and I felt the dialogue needed a little more in the way of explaining who was talking, but that is a personal preference. I would definitely recommend this book.