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ha_bo's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Dementia
Moderate: Genocide, War, Violence, Racism, Grief, and Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Mental illness, Car accident, Colonisation, and Torture
belovedsnail's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautifully written book which packs a huge emotional punch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Animal cruelty
flamingxgirl's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Grief and Mental illness
scruffycat's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The writing in this book is gorgeous, sublime, and healing despite sometimes harsh topics. The sophistication of the interactions between the characters is incredibly realistic. Forna gives dignity to survivors of trauma, humanizing their experiences without it turning into trauma porn or becoming bogged down in heaviness. Her deft portrayal of a later in life romance is notable in that it doesn't the focus on the insecurities which plague and overwhelm so many fictional relationships. She assumes the reader is smart and doesn't overly explain things. This is a brilliant book that will stay with me for a long time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
The main character is an animal behavior scientist who observes and fights against animal cruelty. Therefore, some disturbing things occur.
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