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nbkemp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was a challenging read at times, but I loved how the story unfolded and once I was a few chapters in I didn't want to stop. The stories were heartbreakingly realistic.
Could have done without the chapters from Vera's perspective, especially after the first one, but they weren't a huge component of the book so I didn't mind it.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Grief
rochellem's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book is much more sad and traumatic than I expected. The switching of narrators through the chapters works very well and makes it fun to piece together. There are some chapters/passages that are incredibly beautifully written. Although the ending was good (I audibly gasped) I found myself anticipating the last paragraph to be breathtaking as some other passages had been but was a little let down. Recommend for someone looking for a mystery infused with questions about love, friendship and parenthood.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
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