careinthelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Transphobia, Confinement, Death of parent, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Classism
didireadthat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, and Confinement
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Medical trauma, and Domestic abuse
kpwxx's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Outing, Violence, Abandonment, Ableism, Blood, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Torture, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Medical trauma, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Child death, Animal death, Rape, Self harm, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion, Stalking, Dementia, Deportation, and Eating disorder
runefactories's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Torture
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide
georgiasummer98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Lesbophobia
zoiejanelle's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
i definitely would have enjoyed this more if i read a physical copy, but the audiobook was also very good!
this is a fantastic lesbian classic that really appealed to my historical fiction fan brain. the details of the culture/customs era and setting were really fun and added some levity to the darker plots.
Sue’s perspective in parts one and the end of part three were hilarious, but the scenes at the asylum were honestly nauseating at times. Maud’s point of view was less funny, more thoughtful and romantic. I loved that she had feelings for Sue before Sue realized her own feelings.
several of the plot twists were brutal, though i admit i spoiled many of them through impatient googling. the pacing was about right, and the romantic element kept me on my toes the entire time. although i really liked living in each character’s head, some parts did drag on and on, which is why this only gets a 4/5 from me.
overall, i enjoyed the complexity of how each woman felt about themselves and each other, their clear motivations, their unique histories, and their satisfying, poetic ending.
Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual content, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcohol, Homophobia, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Ableism, Child death, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, and Grief
aduqu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It didn't quite reach 5 stars for me because it did drag a bit in the middle, but otherwise was a captivating read!
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Blood, Grief, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Murder, Misogyny, and Confinement
Moderate: Fatphobia
catherinedsharp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What a read! I would probably have never picked this up for myself yet it’s become a favourite.
Wonderful writing style with twists and turns that I didn’t see coming at all. Engaging characters and a romance with spicy bits that leave you wanting more!
Would highly recommend.
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Sexual content, Bullying, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Confinement, Gaslighting, and Violence
clovelatte's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Ableism, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Pregnancy, Addiction, Confinement, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexism, Violence, and Abandonment
readinghavoc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Spoiler
I had so much love for Sue and Maud, and while I wish there were 10 more pages at the end, I’m ultimately very happy that there was a grain of a happy ending in the midst of all of the tragedy. Also, Dainty is a real one 😤 and god bless Charley WagGraphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Incest and Sexual content