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irenemarie's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Outing and Gaslighting
kirstym25's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Infidelity, and Homophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship
flashandoutbreak's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Infidelity
caidyn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
What a difficult book to rate. On some level, it's an excellent read about the 1890s and how queer people had to live. Yet, I still found the characters, largely, abhorrent on many levels. And I still loved and felt for them and their complex lives. I think my favorite part of the book was Mrs. Addington's speech.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Homophobia
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