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hjb_128's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Death, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Pandemic/Epidemic, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Child death, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Classism and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content
avitakaur's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book certainly wasn’t an easy read, the content was heavy, writing style extremely descriptive, and it was slow paced. It was, however, masterfully written. It never dawned on me to consider Shakespeare’s life and its potential impact on his famous works; this novel brought a whole new side of the Playwright to life. Thought-provoking and relevant.
Recommended
Graphic: Death, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content
chemeducator's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Child death and Grief
jennipea382's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Death, Grief, Child death, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Medical content, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Animal death
grboph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Pregnancy, Grief, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Gore, Infidelity, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Abandonment
divinehealer14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I really really enjoyed this: the story is well told, gripping, well paced and the characters are fleshed out. I loved to see Agnes’ journey through motherhood and grief, and also liked to see the historical setting that surrounds her.
A well deserved, solid 4,75 stars
“Death is violent, death is a struggle. The body clings to life, as ivy to a wall, and will not easily let go, will not surrender its grip without a fight”
Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual content and Infidelity
harrimyers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Medical content, and Pandemic/Epidemic
benegesserwitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Pregnancy, Death, Terminal illness, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Body horror and Child abuse
szuum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Grief, Misogyny, and Child death
Moderate: Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Infidelity
cigarete_smoke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Pandemic/Epidemic, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Alcoholism