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ibbyyyyy's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Minor: Terminal illness and Miscarriage
reading_rita's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder, War, Terminal illness, and Cancer
isabezza's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
I chose this book from my local library after hearing positive reviews from book-tubers, so I had high hopes for Elizabeth Strout's writing. Her language and character development deserve reward and certainly lived up to expectation. Lucy Barton's mind style was relatable, beautifully written, and expressive, with comedic moments and clear perceptions of the other characters.
However, the plot was too fast-paced and underwhelming. I found the story moved so fast within our protagonist's mind that nothing much happened.
However, the plot was too fast-paced and underwhelming. I found the story moved so fast within our protagonist's mind that nothing much happened.
"I am not invisible no matter how deeply I feel that I am."
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Child abuse
Moderate: Eating disorder, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
shelfofunread's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Moderate: Abandonment, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Child abuse
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