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luichanco's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: War
poetsofsweetpea'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
There were a lot of things going on, and as a result, a lot of questions were left unanswered. There was also a lot of convenient pieces of information given sentences before it was needed, even though there was ample opportunity to provide that context earlier in the novel.
Some of the relationships felt forced.
The ending was satisfying.
The POV'S were confusing at first, probably a me thing.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and War
rebeccamtann's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
rhi_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: War
erwikka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
peterparker's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
While I could predict one of the plot twists later on in the book there was still another that left me flabbergasted. Also being able to predict plot twists does not make a piece of media bad, it's what that media then does with the twist that makes it good or bad. In this book the conclusions of the twists and turns are written so well and I loved where the story ended.
The major theme of this book that I loved is how male toxicity harms not just women but other men as well. Henry has to deal with an alcoholic dad who will do anything to get money for another drink. Henry's relationship with his father was the point in the book where I went "this is clicking".
The only reason I don't give this five stars is because I felt like the ending was a bit rushed. I would have loved to see certain things fleshed out more but I understand the stuff I was interested in wasn't the basis of the main story.
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
jocelynbold's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Child death, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Death of parent
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
skinnymouse's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
sjurkiewicz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting