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radfordmanor's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Dementia, Grief, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Incest, Medical content, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
lauren_may_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Racism, Incest, and Alcoholism
Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape
monalyisha's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
3.75
To be honest, this was as frustrating to read as it was compulsively readable. đ
Itâs one of those where you want to SHAKE all of the characters for being self-absorbed jerksâŚbut youâre secretly praying for their evolution, growth, and redemption. By the end, I was celebrating little victories, mourning endings (even if they were inevitable), and crossing my fingers for the future. Despite a stray, awkward sentence or two, I think this was very well-done.
Note: TW for abuse (domestic, sexual, emotional). This is called âa riveting social comedyâ but it isnât. Not really. Itâs about families, which means that it has its share of tenderness and ribbing but the trauma and struggle, for me, felt a lot more prevalent â even alongside the love. Despite the authorâs clear wit, I donât think this can properly be called a âcomedyâ without conveying a half-truth about tone.
Note: TW for abuse (domestic, sexual, emotional). This is called âa riveting social comedyâ but it isnât. Not really. Itâs about families, which means that it has its share of tenderness and ribbing but the trauma and struggle, for me, felt a lot more prevalent â even alongside the love. Despite the authorâs clear wit, I donât think this can properly be called a âcomedyâ without conveying a half-truth about tone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Islamophobia, and Rape
Minor: Homophobia
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