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elliethecatlover's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Medical content, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
beth_48's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I really liked this book, well written and fast paced, you get the viewpoint of different characters without switching each chapter it just flows really well. It challenged my perceptions and judgements too
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Infertility, Racism, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
dlsmk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
estherb's review
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
T/W infant loss, cot death
Breaking point is a novel that hit me in the heart; I almost broke into tears at some parts which is unheard of for me.
Susannah Rice - or Dr. Sue is a well respected paediatrician and TV, so on one busy morning when a change in routine and hectic daily schedule lead to the worst disaster any parent could face.
After the loss of her daughter, she was witch hunted - this powerful, successful woman - and put on trial for man slaughter.
What resonated so strongly during this novel is the fact that she was a career woman who had children. Society still thinks that a woman can’t have it all - a career and a family - and be able to do both; whereas a man can. That’s it.
It horrified me that in America career women are often back at work two days - TWO DAYS - after giving birth. WTF!! The fact they have no maternity provisions is disgraceful. No wonder women are at breaking point.
This was a hard hitting novel and will stay with me for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
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