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apriless's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
sarahholliday's review
- 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
4.25
If I had to describe the story in a single word, it'd be: BLEAK. A relentless study in just how gross and awful humans can be, there's also the added weight of climate change, broken-down familial relationships, and an oppressive sense of hopelessness.
But that might be why the ending (I won't spoil anything here, don't worry) is so beautiful. There are no "easy" answers or perfect happily-ever-afters, but there is hope. Bieker forces readers to sit in the truly miserable, to face the realities experienced by so many, in order to point out the ability of love, kindness, and beauty to exist in the most unlikely of places. There's no sentimentality in that idea, either. Just a simple yet deeply-rooted conviction that things can be truly awful and occasionally wonderful all at the same time.
This is definitely not a book for everyone, but it'll go on my recommendation list nevertheless and I'll be waiting to run across the right reader.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
gotabookforeverysituation'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
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Suicide, and Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Blood, Vomit, Car accident, and Abortion
geminireader'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
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infertility, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement, Suicide, and Kidnapping
katealiss's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Abandonment
lycheejelly'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
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury
deezy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
shortcas's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
alyreadsbooks's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
mostlymusings's review
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide