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emeraldalchemist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Slavery, Racism, Racial slurs, and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Violence
bookishjournal1'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Slavery
nafennessy'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Slavery, Racism, Death, Violence, and Sexual content
paolina'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
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Trafficking, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
yuna's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Really like how nuanced this book is and that there's no "simple evil." Even Suzie, who's The Worst. I love how Elle and Malcolm both reflect on how even though slavery is obviously evil, it complicates the lives of everyone it touches, no matter how close or distant, and there aren't easy answers to anything. Elle wonders quite plainly how the diametrically opposed views of the North and South can be overcome once the war ends. There are no absolutes voiced or snap judgments about the choices people make given the hand they're dealt.
Moderate: Slavery, Sexism, and Racism
kayo32's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Slavery, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Violence, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Rape, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Death, and Confinement