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mh_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Slavery, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Incest, Rape, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
outsmartyourshelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
This is a well-written book, with a thought-out plot, but the misogynistic violence is difficult to read in parts. The narrative alternates between Sara in the present, & Mary back when she was a young child, & personally I would have preferred a more definitive ending. I also don't like being ambushed by animal death, & there was some (mercifully quick) in the first chapter which almost put me off reading the rest of the book. It was worth carrying on in this case, & I will definitely be checking out the author's other books.
My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Bonnier Books UK/Zaffre, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage and Child death
Minor: Animal death and Rape
raireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia