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hiagovinicius'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
summerb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, and War
omnombailey'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? Yes
4.0
I'm not one for time travel stories, but I loved how it was used in this story. The whiplash Dana experienced with never knowing when she'd be pulled back was intense. And realized the only way she could return to the present was by extreme harm to herself was awful, yet eye-opening. This did feel less like a sci-fi story and more like a historical fiction story with a splash of fantasy.
The only thing that dampened my enjoyment while reading this was the prose itself. It was far too simple for my tastes and so many filler words and repetition got in the way of the actual narrative.
I'm not sure if this is the kind of story I'd recommend to friends because it's amazing and fun or whatever. It is, however, something I'd recommend for everyone to better understand the severity that lies within racism and violent circumstances made "normal" in our society. This isn't just a good book; it's an important book.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Confinement and Rape