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pages_rewritten's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Murder, Bullying, Car accident, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt
kayleyayley's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Yet another amazing book by Kathleen Glasgow. Real depictions of addiction and the effects on family and community, along with how addicts are treated and the stigma around mental illness. The reality of recovery and relapse. Realistic character flaws and development. I love Kathleen Glasgow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Car accident, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Alcoholism
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In classic Glasgow fashion, this was deeply moving, 'quiet' in the sense that its themes weigh heavy and the drama lies in all that is not said. A sobering reminder, too, of how this country fails anyone struggling with addiction. I think it would be interesting to read in tandem with Heather Demetrios' LITTLE UNIVERSES. Recommend, for sure.
(Also it shout-outs theatre teachers and that is always a WIN in my book!!!)
(Also it shout-outs theatre teachers and that is always a WIN in my book!!!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Car accident, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol, Abandonment, and Cursing
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