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lizzzardbean's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Racial slurs
notabookseller's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely love this book, more than I would’ve ever expected to; I know how that sounds and that’s not how I mean it I mean it like it’s different than what I thought it was going to be and therefore I love it in a different way. Why am I justifying myself to you it’s my review, you should read this book it’s amazing, moving on.
The writing style is very neutral and omnipotent, but it still hooks you and envelopes you in the story and the world; it’s engaging and accessible and makes you want to keep reading.
This is very much a character book far more than it is a plot book, which totally works for me because that’s what I prefer anyway.
These characters are thoughtful and well-developed and it’s so easy to fall in love with each and every one of them. Following Sofia and Antonia’s lives and friendship over twenty plus years, since childhood, was truly an experience; once you get past a certain point in the story and you think back to the earlier chapters it’s like you’re reliving your own memories; it feels like a different whole lifetime even though you only read it a few days ago.
This is Naomi Krupitsky’s debut novel and she really knocked it out of the park with this one. I am so excited to see what else she has in store for us.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Alcohol, Antisemitism, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Racism, and Racial slurs
autozone's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Death, and War
Minor: Racial slurs
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