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amysou0204's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved that this book was written in the points of view of both the mother and her daughter, alternating between both at each "chapter". This revealed a very emotional side of communist Latvia where even though people could have "normal" lives and be a successful doctor, they could still feel imprisoned and trapped. The relationship between the mother and her daughter is also very interesting as you can see the dynamics of what such a relationship might look like when a mother does not have "maternal instincts" from the start. The story was very sad though but it was a very nice read as I felt like I really got to know the characters deeply and always craved to know more about them and their lives and couldn't put the boom down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Abortion
eve_kadou's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Abortion
Moderate: War, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism
tillydaisym's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, War, and Suicide attempt
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