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girlbosslindsey's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
a little slow for me but good. sad but i enjoyed reading it and learning more about the characters.
laila4343's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully written and skillfully plotted, but man, it’s sad. Layers of pain that this family can’t stop inflicting on one another. I definitely want to read Dennis-Benn’s latest book now.
haleymsimpson's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
swfountaine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
allyx's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
4.5
This book was amazing and raw, with excellent emotional story-telling. It was also heartbreaking and at times very upsetting. However, every tragic turn felt realistic and earned.
I want to put this on a required reading list for anyone who visits beach resorts around the world.
I want to put this on a required reading list for anyone who visits beach resorts around the world.
sky18's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.75
gritandflowers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kittykels's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
I'd recommend looking up content warnings before reading OR just being aware that this book tackles some difficult stuff. However, the story is gripping and beautifully told. The narrator was wonderful as well.
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexism, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Dysphoria
Minor: Animal death, Outing, Hate crime, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, and Racial slurs
dbuchheister's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.5