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catnapping's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
rachelle_reads's review against another edition
Moderate: Domestic abuse
tuma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
And fine, not every book has to be character-driven, which is my usual jam and jelly, BUT then the plot has to draw me in. The plot was giving very much "YOU" (the TV show) where crimes are being committed all too easily as if it's NOT A BIG DEAL. Part 2, they kill a person. And I'm just like, WHAT?! You can't just kill a person, willy nilly, EVEN if they deserved it. And then everyone is completely okay with it and everything just ends perfectly and happily ever after...what?! I just couldn't suspend belief enough, but still had to finish it to see where it ended up. Part 3 is the aftermath and it was as predictable as expected. Everyone comes to terms with their pasts and problems. The end. I dunno, am I being too harsh? Maybe it's because I don't read enough thriller/mystery and I'm imposing literary fiction expectations of writing?
Overall, this is clearly a personal issue, so I would still recommend for anyone who enjoys female friendships set in small towns, and revenge plots where the women win (that part was awesome).
Graphic: Terminal illness, Murder, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Addiction, and Biphobia
cathyrodgers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Murder and Domestic abuse
elishasbookreview's review
I didn’t finish this novel because there was too many characters and I couldn’t keep track of them all and quickly lost interest in their storylines.
Moderate: Abandonment, Cursing, Alcoholism, Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
brittanyisbooked's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death, Cancer, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
bertrandlm'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
2.0
Graphic: Murder and Domestic abuse
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
anniesbookpicks'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Minor: Animal death
heatherv'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? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Cancer
Moderate: Abortion, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Addiction, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
chemeducator's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Murder, Domestic abuse, Cancer, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Car accident, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Abortion