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torlee's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
I wanted to like this book so much more than I did. I kept waiting for the two main characters’ lives to intersect much earlier on than they do, and in a more impactful way than they do . I had hopes that Eleanor would grow to want to learn more about “The House of Eve” and how she could better help the women who lived there. But alas, that is a modern day wish for a 1950s society when segregation was prevalent and races rarely mixed. Despite what I had hoped the story would become, it was an enjoyable read. I ended up buying a copy because my library hold ended two days earlier than the pace of my reading would allow me to finish by. So that speaks to wanting to keep reading so I could learn more about the characters. Overall, there is good character development and a consistent parallel storyline to follow.
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, Child death, Pregnancy, Racism, and Infertility
ohsonoelle's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Child death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Abortion
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