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jaja_1212's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
After getting such a deep, intimate look into the lives and minds of these characters the ending felt a little too abrupt, I can see why the author might want to end it at that point in their lives though.
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Abortion, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Violence, Grief, Rape, Infidelity, and Child abuse
Minor: Racial slurs, Car accident, Alcohol, and War
bbonaguro'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
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Infidelity, Abortion, and Pregnancy
jessereadsthings's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abortion and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide
bmcsweeney's review against another edition
2.5
Moderate: Suicide and Abortion
abbie_'s review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Suicide, Abortion, Medical content, Death of parent, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape
sparklefarm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Abortion, Suicide, Gun violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Medical trauma
jajajanea's review
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Abortion
bandsophiesmom's review
- 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
Graphic: Abortion, Suicide, and Infertility
yajairat's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
I appreciated the way the author approached the topic of abortion, with all of its nuances, what ifs, and effects on both parents. Also really liked its commentary on motherhood and the Black church (shoutout to the mothers).
Loved loved loved Brit Bennett's writing, using terms like unpregnant and unloved in the context of this story were very powerful, and a reason why I was so engrossed.
Graphic: Abortion, Death of parent, Suicide, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault and Pregnancy
arminam's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Abortion, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Suicide