alysereadsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Really big fan of Gabrielle Zevin’s books lately and I enjoyed this. Quick read and the author covered the subject matter well and with nuance. Liked the all women focus of the narrative and the exploration of the effect a scandal has on career and the power dynamics between a young woman and a much older, more powerful man.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Car accident
jebowman123's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book was beautifully written, wrapping you up in the slice of life happenings of three generations of women as they strive for contentment. There’s 5 chapters, with each one from a different point of view, offering a developing multifaceted story slowly and subjectively revealed. The ending and the story itself is not happy nor sad, but real.
Minor: Sexual content
coralewis's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content
rozereads's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content
waytoomanybooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
I was blown away by how much I love this book! This book reminded me why I love books about women that are written by women! Every main character is a woman, and each one is well-rounded and fully fleshed out. They're allowed to be messy and have confusing inner lives. They have hopes and fears. They fall into and out of love. They make their own choices on their own terms. They feel so real, which is extremely refreshing!
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Antisemitism, Cancer, Car accident, Deadnaming, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Vomit
tarajoy90's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual content, and Bullying
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