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mimsterzoo's review
- 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
Minor: Death, Classism, and Death of parent
The author placed the story in accurate socio-political contexts a few times. Whenever he did that, I found myself wanting MORE. His characters’ commentary, for example, on classism was spot on! Yet felt “unfinished.” The resolution worked, but I was hoping for a more declarative lesson learned.okayletsread's review
- 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
From its morally gray women to its Minnesota setting to its exploratory theme of aging with purpose and second chances, it had me hooked. My favorite part of the book comes into play toward the end, and while it's not quite a spoiler, I recommend going into this one as blind as you can.
While I enjoyed Stradal's debut, this sophomore novel was exactly what I wanted to read this summer. I may not enjoy beer, but this backlist book of women making craft brews in a male-dominated industry might have just become my favorite book of the year so far.
Minor: Death
readingpicnic's review
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Miscarriage
savheath's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Child death
overthinkereading'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Minor: Child death
sparksofcuriosity's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Death, Car accident, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
jessiehans13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Alcohol, Death, and Infertility
Minor: Car accident, Chronic illness, and Dementia
hardy314'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
4.0
Moderate: Miscarriage, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, and Car accident
hansbookshelf'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
Graphic: Death and Miscarriage