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cryptofauna'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
5.0
beautifully written with an interesting and unexpected plot. i was swept away by most of the characters and i was so extremely into the story that all the misunderstandings were painful. miscommunication is one of my least favorite tropes, but this book handles it (as well as just sort of lack of communication?) pretty well because the characters don’t know they SHOULD communicate! it was for sure still frustrating, but it felt mostly realistic more than an author not letting characters talk so the plot goes on longer.
auagahhhhggdfhh.
Moderate: Grief and Animal death
Minor: Death and Pregnancy
soyb3an's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Abortion, Pregnancy, Grief, Death, Suicide, Drug abuse, Addiction, Animal death, Cancer, and Death of parent
idk_indigo'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
It got quite a bit slow towards the middle, but the ending with Marcellus was so touching! I cried, it was very sweet and I have a newfound love of octopi (cue me looking up fun octopus facts? We'll see :D). There were quite a few laugh-out-loud moments for me also, and we all know that I'm such a sucker for grumpy old widow/er meets found family and becomes optimistic that life can and will be good again... throw in a marine animal and sorry babes but I'm sold!!
Also, I just finished Ugly Betty & I was like... Marc St James, is that you?? Michael Urie was so perfect for Marcellus :)
Minor: Animal death, Addiction, Abandonment, Death, and Suicide
mikatack's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Abandonment and Animal death
lorenmarie7'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
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, Addiction, Animal death, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Abandonment, and Drug use
saurahsaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
The reflections that I came away with will stay with me for some time. I can already see myself revisiting this beautiful story later in life, as its message is timeless. Respect all life forms, embrace love, and hug your loved ones tight while you can.
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Grief, Death, and Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Suicide, Animal death, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Dementia
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Cancer, Addiction, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion, Animal death, Cursing, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Death, Medical content, Suicide, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail
umacantread'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? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Drug abuse, Child death, and Animal death
joga's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Such a feel good book about life and trauma and human (or not so human) connections.
4.5/5
Moderate: Animal death and Child death
Minor: Drug use, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
anna_dunn'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
Moderate: Death and Animal death