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adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am sitting on this ending. The main review I would give is DWJ is NOT afraid to talk about some heavy shit children endure. Polly’s neglect in her home was hard to bear, and conversely Tom Lynn’s attention felt that much more necessary and gratifying. It knows it’s complicated, which I like. And Polly has some very good thoughts on gender that child me would have clung to. Overall, a great recommend - just don’t expect, say, Howl’s Moving Castle or even Charmed Life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Stalking, and Sexual harassment