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nicnevin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I despised 99% of the characters but it was a good read. Tess deserved better
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
cnohero's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was very surprised to find a few tears in my eyes through some parts of this book. Tess is such a complicated character she seems to take on the victim role but I don't actually find her weak. I thought she was very strong and resilient.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, and Rape