Scan barcode
css13's review against another edition
4.0
Brodeur gives her complex themes the nuance they deserve in this story of family, betrayal, and reckoning. The book is set across Cape Cod, but primarily Wellfleet, and it was special to read about a place I love by someone who clearly loves it, too.
gayfatherof3's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Such a beautifully written book. Loved this.
pinkflowers08's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hannahga's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loses some momentum towards the end and the author can be a bit heavy handed at times but overall I really really liked this. The multi POV was executed really well with strong, defined characters whose stories satisfyingly interconnect.
lkshaw1217's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
cmankus's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
jennasucato's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
I really enjoyed this one. It felt a bit slow at times, but the ending made it worth it. I’m glad that Brodeur didn’t magically make everything better at the end; it felt realistic. I do feel like Adam’s portion of the story could’ve been wrapped up a bit more, though. Overall, a really good read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest and Sexual assault
jsimeone55's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
silkysullivan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
book_lizard42's review against another edition
5.0
This was not the book I rated in July. This one was absolutely delicious, like chocolate cake for the eyeballs.