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lilifane'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? Yes
5.0
Set in a probably not so far future where climate change has caused 80% of the earth’s animals to go extinct. The last flock of Arctic Terns is about to undertake its last migration from the Arctic to Antarctica, and Franny wants to follow them. We follow Franny on her journey and get flashbacks to her life so far occasionally.
Although Franny is not always the most likeable character, I was really immersed in her story. I always wanted to know what happens next or what happened in her past. Although it’s a very slow-paced plot, it never gets boring. The writing is beautiful, melancholic and atmospheric (it was hot outside, but I was freezing with the characters). I love how the title and the story go together, and just the structure of the plot. (Which is technically non-linear, but there are so many parallels.) The plot is not always the most believable or logical, and the characters make some questionable decisions along the way. But the plot isn’t the most important part of the book anyways in my opinion. Also, it’s a sad and depressing story, but there is hope.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
kelleywithanextrae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual assault, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
ekmook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment
alyssasaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
amandaformby'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
_terah_hansen_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment
mel_s_bookshelf'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
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
egbarnes19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
marie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
kellysbookverse'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: Animal death, Child death, Death, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement