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wretchedtheo's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Bullying, and Sexual assault
namizaela's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"She has never believed herself fit to be loved by any person. But now she has a new life, of which this is the first moment, and even after many years have passed she will still think: Yes, that was it, the beginning of my life."
This is a fascinating book with fascinating characters. I don't usually read books this fast, but its fast pace and intriguing atmosphere pulled me right in. Connell and Marianne are some of the most interesting characters I've ever read, and I love how flawed they are. It isn't clear who is good or bad, or who the reader should sympathize with. I don't think I've ever read about such a deep relationship.
I gave this book 4 stars because although it is really good, it doesn't really align with my tastes. I found myself searching for some glimmer of hope for the two of them, and although it appears sometimes, it didn't show up as much as I would like. So this book was very interesting, but ultimately kind of depressing (and not in a good way). I think that's the point, but for me it wasn't my cup of tea.
This is a fascinating book with fascinating characters. I don't usually read books this fast, but its fast pace and intriguing atmosphere pulled me right in. Connell and Marianne are some of the most interesting characters I've ever read, and I love how flawed they are. It isn't clear who is good or bad, or who the reader should sympathize with. I don't think I've ever read about such a deep relationship.
I gave this book 4 stars because although it is really good, it doesn't really align with my tastes. I found myself searching for some glimmer of hope for the two of them, and although it appears sometimes, it didn't show up as much as I would like. So this book was very interesting, but ultimately kind of depressing (and not in a good way). I think that's the point, but for me it wasn't my cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Suicide
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