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tenar's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
Graphic: Antisemitism and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Medical content, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Colonisation
grboph's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was one of the densest books I've ever read. It took me seven months to get through, but I'm still glad I read it. I think a lot of its characters and scenarios are really good examples of how little human nature has changed between when the book takes place and now. I also really liked what it had to say at the very end about how most of the big changes in the world are moved by the lives of everyday people who don't get a whole lot of recognition for what they do. However, the book was dense and often boring, and British literature really isn't my thing, so while I'm glad I read this book, I'm also kind of glad I never have to read it again. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a challenge, or anyone who likes really complex, wordy writing.
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
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