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mariola's review against another edition
The book was crazy from the first and some of the attitudes really bothered me.
Graphic: Excrement, Terminal illness, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Dementia
evawhite's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
alyaknedgo's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Interesting concept; however I think this would have made a more compelling short story than novel, as it was quite circular and long winded at times. Although I didn't particularly love the book, I do always enjoy Alice Sebold's writing.
Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicide, and Dementia
Moderate: Ableism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, and Body shaming
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