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shadymist'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Bullying, Addiction, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
court_greenwell's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Addiction, Slavery, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Deportation, and Confinement
angelofthetardis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
However, I'm not one of those people. This is a genre that I don't generally pick up, not because I'm triggered by anything within, but more just because I use reading as an escape to fantasy land, which this definitely isn't. My star rating reflects my subjective feelings; while it was a good read and I could digest it quickly, I couldn't derive any enjoyment or pleasure from it.
I didn't think there was much depth to the book; while the main character's backstory is clear, the motivations of her "husband" remain shrouded in mystery. In no way would any tragic backstory redeem him and he is clearly a bad person, but the gap left me with more questions than answers; is he perpetuating the cycle? Is he emulating his father, or did he have a weird obsession with his mother? Was he 'normal' with his first wife? If so, what made him turn? There are tantalising glimpses, but not enough to garner the feeling of full on, villain levels of hatred and disgust in the reader, which is definitely what you should be feeling for this man!!
Likewise, there are some plot points and actions that occur with little to no explanation, that make very little sense to me. They're clearly necessary for the story to move forward, but again it feels like there are big gaps left while the story moves on. I'm not saying everything needs explanation down to the tiniest detail, but in this case it seems to me that just too many details are missing.
This book was recommended to me by my Mum. I am really glad she found a book she could devour quickly, and I'm so grateful I get to share the experience with her, even if it's not to the same degree.
Moderate: Kidnapping, Rape, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Slavery, and Trafficking
pages_for_holly'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Trafficking
Moderate: Confinement and Rape
katyannreads's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault
hilarylouise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Confinement, Pregnancy, Trafficking, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
elysianbud'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? No
3.5
Graphic: Deportation, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Torture, Slavery, Trafficking, Confinement, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence
bookishgecko's review against another edition
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Slavery, and Trafficking
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse
beckyremillard'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
3.75
It’s an emotional story because we can tell that the main character is just doing her best to survive while facing so many dark obstacles.
Definitely check the content warnings on this one.
Graphic: Trafficking, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Deportation
Minor: Suicide
readdrinkandbehappy's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Trafficking
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Rape, Confinement, and Pregnancy