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celticthistle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Body shaming, Infidelity, and Self harm
mmccombs's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Strange and lyrical, I didn’t really like this book until the very end. I feel like it could have gotten weirder earlier?? I liked the themes here, about historical trauma and marriage and loneliness, but I was pretty bored for most of it. The ending was quite haunting and visceral, so I think the build up was worth it, but I almost feel like this could have been more effective as a short story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
erisouls's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
If you enjoyed reading Bitter Orange you will enjoy this book. It felt strangely similar at times. I liked it enough to read it all in one sitting but I wouldn’t pick it up again, nor do I think I would tell anyone else to read it.
I was incredibly disappointed that Violet and Élodie never hooked up. I realize that thematically, the ending made sense, however I was crushed hearing how cruel they were to her. Perhaps I am the gullible one for thinking they were ever interested.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, Body horror, Death, Sexual content, Abandonment, Grief, and Infidelity
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Drug use, Eating disorder, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
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