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womangenius's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I don't understand why Janet died except in a figurative sense - the curmudgeonly old groundskeeper, symbol of old patriarchal Scottish society, snuffing out the young rebellious girl the exact moment she seizes some semblance of freedom. I can appreciate it in that sense but I'm just someone who prefers the events of a novel to also be grounded in a reality whose machinations have a logic to them, and Jim's random act of violence made no sense to me. "that's the point, killing her is as inconsequential to him as the rabbits he butchers for dinner☝️" Okay I don't care for me it's a three star book. Because it makes sense to butcher rabbits for dinner. Theyre not having Janet for dinner except metaphorically, as fodder for their endless snarking gossip.
However, I can see why it's so adored and it has a chance to grow on me if I stop worrying so much about realism.
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, and War
thatchickengirl23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Alcohol
readsbymoonlight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
Minor: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War
mynameisrebecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness
thearchivist03's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
That being said, the prose was so beautiful. This was excellently written out, scenery and Janet' character and her inner monologues were spelled out perfectly in feeling and in words. I wish the plot had more to it, but it does follow a person's life, which doesn't give room to be creative. It was very linear storytelling, very static, and I think that's what threw me off personally. The ending and moral of this story is dark, but it does make me think and wonder of the existence and societal responsibilities placed on children, especially the eldest. Very tragic tale, not too enjoyable and lighthearted, but thought provoking.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Toxic relationship and War
feelinwitchy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Genocide, Vomit, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and War
emilo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs