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bloodmaarked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Medical trauma, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Infertility, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death of parent, Racism, Blood, Sexual assault, Death, Rape, Car accident, Child death, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol, Colonisation, Sexual content, and Grief
for the car accident warning: obviously, there were no cars in 1840s Britain! but there was an accident with a horse and carriage which was quite shocking. also for the death of parent warning: there are several, but they all happen off-page. for drug abuse: several people are drugged multiple times against their will. for rape: a woman is "medically" examined internally while unconscious (and unconsenting). it isn't sexual but she is essentially raped.someenchantederin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of the audiobook of The Gifts in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really strange, but interesting book. I could almost believe it was written in the time period because the feminist resistance is subversive and subtle enough that it rings true to the time.
I’m sure there are allegories within that I’m missing, but the overall message about religious zeal and doing evil things in the name of God are well portrayed. That said I think on numerous occasions in this I said out loud, WTF just happened? Edward was bananas and I hope Annie’s post book life is a better one.
Other reviewers have mentioned the frequent POV changes bothered them, but I was able to follow along easily after I remembered who was who. I often prefer short chapters because it makes me feel like I’m accomplishing more! Overall I liked the book… could have survived without the dog murder.
Graphic: Infertility and Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Suicide and Murder
emily_bg's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The novel follows the stories of four women Etta, Natalya, Annie, and Mary. Four very different women all brought together.
I absolutely loved this novel
Graphic: Medical content, Animal cruelty, and Infertility
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Kidnapping, and Miscarriage
There are some graphic descriptions that some people might find upsettingmaaikereadsbooks_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Infertility, Animal death, Confinement, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Racism