woolgatherer's review
3.0
I think my greatest concern was the incredibly ableist thinking that existed throughout this novel. One reason for this could be that this is reflecting the dominant beliefs about trauma and disability during this time period (which, unfortunately, is still present to this day). However, I think this could be addressed while still empowering and giving agency to the disabled characters in this book (and there are a few!). Most (if not all) of them were just treated as weak or at fault for being disabled. While it wasn’t anything super egregious, the off-handed comments, internalized ableist thoughts, etc. all add up.
I think I do have more thoughts, but these were my main takeaways from the novel.
Graphic: Blood, Sexism, Violence, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Emotional abuse, War, Ableism, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Police brutality, and Physical abuse
internationalreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Classism, Death of parent, Infidelity, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, War, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
kcelena's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Violence, War, and Terminal illness
Minor: Sexual violence