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amessina3399's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, and Suicide
Moderate: Blood, Forced institutionalization, and Alcohol
Minor: Racial slurs, Infertility, and Racism
ruthmoog's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
3.75
This story was surprisingly relevant given the time it's set. I didn't know what it was about before reading, it quickly escalates, but mostly is a beautifully told story about not beautiful themes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Body horror, Racial slurs, Sexism, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Chronic illness and Infertility
Minor: Rape
lostinpaperbacks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
i love Sylvia's work, it was just a very very very heavy book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual assault
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