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rosalind's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, Infidelity, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Infertility
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."
Content Warnings
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Child abuse
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