kyliestnsn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cancer, Rape, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Suicide
jennifyr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I picked this book on a whim. I listened to the audiobook and almost Dr because the narrator's lilt was so stilted and unnatural to me. I got used to it and the story pulled me through. Definitely some interesting themes of forgiveness and family told through the lenses of a child conceived from rape, parent deaths that impact their families, people dying and reckoning with those endings, a genius child, and falling in love. I wasn't a huge fan of the poetry as conversation gimmick. And some parts seemed far-fetched, but overall, if kept me engaged and I was rooting for them by the end.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Death of parent, Cancer, and Suicide
annamay1021's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this book! Reading the author’s note at the start, I was extremely skeptical that I would be able to get through this book. But the author so beautifully encapsulated characters with extremely complex feelings. I couldn’t put it down!
I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this book! Reading the author’s note at the start, I was extremely skeptical that I would be able to get through this book. But the author so beautifully encapsulated characters with extremely complex feelings. I couldn’t put it down!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Rape
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
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