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_thunderhead_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, Racial slurs, and Incest
dijon_supply's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Racism, Pedophilia, Murder, Sexual harassment, Death, Grief, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Suicide, Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Incest, Slavery, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
liamliayaum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Child abuse, Slavery, and Child death
Moderate: Sexism and Death
amandakathleen'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Racism, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Drug abuse, Slavery, Child death, Addiction, Murder, and Drug use
forza0930's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Addiction, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Incest, Drug use, Violence, Physical abuse, Grief, Child death, Sexual assault, Racism, Sexual violence, Rape, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Slavery, Murder, Xenophobia, and Drug abuse
ekg'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
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Slavery, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, and Drug use
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Torture, and Trafficking
elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I will likely never read this book all the way through again without taking breaks because I was deeply affected by the Jeffers’s nuanced portrayal of trauma. I hesitate to use the word triggered because it is so often weaponized by critics of books like these that deftly detail and describe the legacy of slavery in America and that discuss the intersectionality of abuse (domestic and sexual most prominently throughout this book) as well as racism and sexism. I experienced significant distress at certain parts of this book and I would recommend that all readers take the time to look through the trigger warnings and protect their mental health while reading, because I do highly recommend this book.
I cannot really put a numerical rating on this book - its value as literature and as a historical and cultural text cannot possibly be encompassed by assigning a number of stars - so I will instead say this: Read it.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Body shaming, Mental illness, Rape, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Child death, Self harm, Cultural appropriation, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Incest, Classism, Infidelity, Sexism, Blood, Colonisation, Racism, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Trafficking, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Dementia and Homophobia
Minor: Vomit
emilyrowan1990's review
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia
bookishvanessa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Rape
Moderate: Abortion
sydneyletta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Racism, Rape, Addiction, and Trafficking
Moderate: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Violence, and Suicide attempt