stephanieswilley's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Racism, Blood, Death, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
abitbetterbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
An absolute masterpiece of a novel! A stunning exploration of grief & mental health, with a touch of magical realism, and prose that will make you weep. The way Leigh’s artistry is woven into the narration through colour is one of the most brilliant literary devices I’ve ever seen. My only complaint is that the ending just felt a bit too neat (esp. with Leigh’s father), otherwise a flawless novel.
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Blood
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Abandonment and Alcohol
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Racism, Suicide, Mental illness, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Ableism, and Incest
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