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winchella's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, War, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Death, Medical content, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
Minor: Abortion
mariareardsromance's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Classism
bellebooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Fans of Jodi Picoult's The Storyteller, go read this book!
There are many reasons why I cried at this book, to the point where I either couldn't put it down or I had to walk away and take a breather. Most notably in this regard is the mother-daughter relationship of Camila and Rory; it felt like I was reading about my own life, and it was the pinpoint accuracy that made me tearfully heard and understood.
Some characters I fell in love with right away. Others I have a roaring hatred for, like I do with Tom Buchanan (The Great Gatsby). And a few I have mixed feelings with. You will quickly make your allegiances. Pair that with the plot, events in 1985 and 1940s, and your heart is many times walking the high wire. I would not be surprised if this turns into a film.
All in all, the only regret I have is that I bought this as an eBook instead of a physical copy; I am quickly going to remedy it.
There are many reasons why I cried at this book, to the point where I either couldn't put it down or I had to walk away and take a breather. Most notably in this regard is the mother-daughter relationship of Camila and Rory; it felt like I was reading about my own life, and it was the pinpoint accuracy that made me tearfully heard and understood.
Some characters I fell in love with right away. Others I have a roaring hatred for, like I do with Tom Buchanan (The Great Gatsby). And a few I have mixed feelings with. You will quickly make your allegiances. Pair that with the plot, events in 1985 and 1940s, and your heart is many times walking the high wire. I would not be surprised if this turns into a film.
All in all, the only regret I have is that I bought this as an eBook instead of a physical copy; I am quickly going to remedy it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, War, and Panic attacks/disorders
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