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zombiezami's review against another edition
4.25
Even with all these caveats, I enjoyed the book very much, and I would highly recommend it. The author does an excellent job of showing how structural sexism harms all of society, not just women. The tragedies in the book feel very complex and human.
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Vomit, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual assault, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Cursing
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Blood, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Outing, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Slavery, Sexual content, Gun violence, War, and Animal cruelty
rusina's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Car accident, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Vomit, and Body shaming
Minor: Rape, Classism, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
bri_morgan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Death, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Hate crime
Minor: Suicide and Pregnancy
jmarieleder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Blood, Homophobia, Vomit, Pedophilia, Death, Misogyny, Car accident, Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
maddy_porter_27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Rape, and Blood
flower_mail's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Sexism, Death, Sexual harassment, Blood, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Suicide, and Car accident
Moderate: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia
Minor: Body shaming
kikigibbler's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Suicide, Blood, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
charmoffinches's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Religious bigotry, Rape, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Death
loonysaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Minor: Blood and Vomit
outer_books's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE DIVING INTO THIS BOOK!!!! (another to add amongst the others from below, 'BIRTH AND LABOR')
- the flow of the writing is beautiful. it's too descriptive in my eyes while too short and abrupt. I could still feel the characters' behaviours and how they feel from them showing it without telling. As well as having not too long description which made it easier for my head to paint a picture of the world and the characters.
- the characters have very varying personalities and behaviours.
- its not so realistic that its super fun to read. like having an overly smart dog that could learn over 900 words from the vocabulary and has the attention of a human being.
- I love that the chemical terms were not that complicated to understand.
- I did chuckle on some instances in the book but it wasn't much despite it being marketed as a 'Humorous' book.
Final thoughts:
This is book is unrealistic in the aspect of 'every single man was sexist and unaccepting of women back in the 60s'. But there were topics that were very interesting and realistic that still exists today such as sexism, misogyny and people are ingrained to refuse to put the first foot at the door for change due to fear. I love the little humours here and there but it wasn't a lot. It was fun and emotional to watch Elizabeth's hard journey from what she wanted to something completely beyond her imaginations but still did what she loved. I know I gave it a 3.5/5, it doesn't mean it was bad I really enjoyed the book whether somethings are realistic or not. It was such a fun read for me!
Graphic: Pregnancy, Grief, Misogyny, Death, Death of parent, and Rape
Moderate: Blood and Suicide
Minor: Racism