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cdrew1995's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Death and Abortion
Minor: Cursing, Death of parent, and War
mleckie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion
hannahrl's review against another edition
3.75
Really appreciated the book club discussion around this book.
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Infertility and Abortion
marsspider42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a historical fiction from the perspective of a woman in England who loves to learn. Even if you are not a big historical fiction reader (I am not!) this book will be a joy to read.
Graphic: Violence, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Abortion, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
gollibee'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Abortion
phantomgecko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I feel like most the thoughts I have on it are surface level, so there's not much else for me to put here. I liked it.
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Abortion
mckiheather'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? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Car accident, and Abortion
siobhanward'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? No
2.5
I think I'm just burnt out of UK/US based historical fiction in the 19th/20th centuries, because this just dragged for me. It felt like the dictionary was only relevant for the first third of the book and then everything swiveled to Esme and her life. I know that she was the protagonist but I truly thought the dictionary was going to be a bigger plot point and not just kind of pushed to the back. I really didn't find the book or characters that memorable and don't see myself taking much away from this one.
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy and War
Minor: Abortion
lenchen25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Miscarriage
natalia_booksss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury