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meghan4's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rileyharrell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I don't know why everyone is raving over this book so much... This one felt and read just fine? That's how I would describe this book. Fine. I didn't particularly find anything I really liked about it but there wasn't one thing that I really disliked about it either. I think Arnett was trying to prove that queer parents go through all the tried and true struggles that any other heterosexual couple would go through, dealing with a difficult child and all.
One thing I can appreciate about this book, though, was the pathos that Arnett evokes for Sammie. Sure, she does some things that I don't necessarily agree with but overall you can really tell that she is trying to do her best. It definitely is hard, though, because there are a lot of red flags in the coping mechanisms and techniques she uses that indicate they may not be the best way to handle the situations.
One thing I can appreciate about this book, though, was the pathos that Arnett evokes for Sammie. Sure, she does some things that I don't necessarily agree with but overall you can really tell that she is trying to do her best. It definitely is hard, though, because there are a lot of red flags in the coping mechanisms and techniques she uses that indicate they may not be the best way to handle the situations.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
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