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swaino's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It’s the plot that has given me the mixed feelings. I regret to say that I believed it to be quite predictable, with the origins of the virgin birth being what I had expected from the very beginning. The ending was also quite unnecessary and, if I dare say, almost ruined the book for me (whether that was out of heartbreak for the main character or a somewhat lazy plot, I am not so sure).
Before the end, I wanted to give this book 4/5 stars, but the ending took me back. Perhaps after a few days of ruminating over this book I may change my mind.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
kayleejanes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Rape, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
felijhn'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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Death and Medical content
Minor: Infidelity, Rape, Terminal illness, and Abortion
amberrenfrey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Chronic illness, Infertility, Medical trauma, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
dylangodfreyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Terminal illness
Minor: Homophobia and War
jackbifrost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Mental illness, Medical content, Dementia, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Rape, Terminal illness, Abortion, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Death of parent and War
bookswithcapri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Abortion and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Incest, Terminal illness, and War
sundaybookclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer
spookyaz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Alcohol
rosalynemily'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? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy