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allym's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Suicide
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic relationship
martereadsbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexism, Misogyny, Mental illness, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
tinyjude's review
emotional
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
Beautifully written full of metaphorical and lyrical language. A deep story about the patriarcal society, women's sexuality and women's expectations according to society through the character of this woman who refused to be the traditional "mother-woman" and was torn apart by the literary critics at that time.
It makes you reflect a lot and value all the advances in women's rights over the last century, although it is important to mention that this only represents the perspective of middle-aged married white woman! (and you will find instances of colorism, racism and misogyny through the book)
Overall, it has been a long time since I enjoyed a book so much, especially for the descriptions of places and emotions. If you like character driven books and you are going through a hard time emotionally, this might be the one
It makes you reflect a lot and value all the advances in women's rights over the last century, although it is important to mention that this only represents the perspective of middle-aged married white woman! (and you will find instances of colorism, racism and misogyny through the book)
Overall, it has been a long time since I enjoyed a book so much, especially for the descriptions of places and emotions. If you like character driven books and you are going through a hard time emotionally, this might be the one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Racism
heidishartrandnewell's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
plumadeqam's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Infidelity
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