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sarasreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
I'm glad I read it in winter, as it's so fitting, and the extra illustrations and photographs really added to the magic. And it is a little magical. I thought I was reading straight historical fiction, and then things got WEIRD. So if you're looking for historical fiction that feels super true to life with a big dose of magical realism, this would be a good one!
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Colonisation, Racism, Body horror, Death, and Grief
lauramcc7'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Grief, Miscarriage, Animal death, Child death, and Fire/Fire injury
hi97'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? No
4.25
Moderate: Racism and Miscarriage
kiwialexa's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Miscarriage
meggenlee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Colonisation
tales_of_1001_books'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
Moderate: Miscarriage, Racism, Violence, and Death
sjanke2'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicide, Death of parent, Sexism, Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Colonisation
jhbandcats'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
5.0
I was emotionally invested in all of these characters and it was hard to say goodbye when the book ended. I can’t recommend it highly enough. This is the second time I’ve read it and I look forward to reading it a third time.
Graphic: Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Colonisation, Miscarriage, Sexism, and Xenophobia
dnlrbchd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
Moderate: War, Grief, Gun violence, Alcohol, Violence, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, Racism, Murder, Medical content, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexism, Cannibalism, Child death, and Genocide
gillianm06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Infertility and Miscarriage