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abicaro17'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gore, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Terminal illness, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Vomit, Body horror, and Violence
brookebatesratesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, Suicide, Animal death, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, and Cursing
flowchelle'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Child death, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
kates_books'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
The characters were so unique and original, while still being realistic. The tension between Franny and the fisherman was beautifully written — as she actually gets to know these characters, her once firm convictions become less black and white. I think the author captured the complexities and nuances of humanity. No one is all good or all evil; we are all just trying to get through it and find some beauty along the way.
Franny’s life is full of trauma and most of the book immerses the reader in her depression. Yet the story ends with hope, which I believe is what the authors wants us to take away. The world can be cruel and we need to be help accountable for the harm we have caused it, but we must not lose hope for if we do we won’t work towards making it better.
The non-linear timeline of the novel was interesting and made it feel more mysterious. However, the revelation was a bit anticlimactic.
Overall, the story made you feel the darkness but it was a thought-provoking and tender read.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Confinement, Cursing, Miscarriage, Murder, and Sexual assault
kelleywithanextrae's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Pregnancy, Child death, Death of parent, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Abandonment, Confinement, Cursing, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Child death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
amandaformby's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, Animal death, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Violence, Vomit, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Murder, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Forced institutionalization, Cursing, Confinement, and Abandonment
madelynfrank's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Animal death, Car accident, Cursing, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Abandonment, Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
babblingbooks's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Grief, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Cancer
The sexual assault tag is for an attempted sexual assault, and there is some victim blaming by other characters towards the protagonist. In addition to the Suicidal Thoughts tag there is an attempted suicide which is described in some detail. The cancer mention is VERY brief, a side character explains why she shaved her hair, to fundraise for a cancer charity.