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luvkdr's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
pages_and_cacti's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.75
This historical fiction novel was about a couple that meet in 1950s Alaska and their challenges on the land and of life itself. I enjoyed this novel and the many challenges that the characters faced. If you loved The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, this is a must read!
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Death of parent, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Infertility, and Death
robynheud's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, and Animal death
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Medical trauma
gimmebacon's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.0
I was excited to grab this audiobook after seeing it was recommended for fans of Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book. The writing was flowery. It reminded me of how a lot of classic novels are written with lyrical prose but no emotion. There's a bear attack at one point and it was a "blink and you'll miss it" kind of scene. This entire novel is a love letter to the miscommunication trope. I don't understand how two characters can spend almost every waking moment together for over 2 years and not be able to talk to each other. Trigger warnings: Infant loss. infertility.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Minor: Infertility
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