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bettymer91's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, Suicide, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body horror and Body shaming
bodybeingsoulstl's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.5
please check triggers as there are quite a few detailed descriptions of triggering topics (and something I was not aware of when I started the book).
my first audiobook and what a good “first” - listening to this book added an extra umph to the content.
this book definitely sparked my feminine rage for all the sexism, harassment + loss experienced by Elizabeth, which made this book a highly rated book.
also, the unique perspective of the dog, I highly enjoyed.
this book definitely sparked my feminine rage for all the sexism, harassment + loss experienced by Elizabeth, which made this book a highly rated book.
also, the unique perspective of the dog, I highly enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicide
fazazzle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I purchased this book in anticipation of the Apple TV adaptation starring Brie Larson, but I really wish I didn’t. I’ve seen this title circulate around for years and hailed as a terrific piece of literature, but I truly do not agree.
While there are some redeeming qualities to this book (i.e., most of Six-Thirty’s POVs, the reveals at the end, and the development of the main romance), I could not wholeheartedly get behind this book.The turning point for me was about 95 pages in, when we witness Calvin’s death. I don’t think that this death was meaningless (it was hinted from the beginning, so we did know it was coming), but the exaggerated, violent description of his death is really unnecessary. I don’t think that being needlessly cruel in the specifics of Calvin’s death really does much for the story or even the character development of outside characters.
Also, I know that this story takes place in the 1960s, but the feminist perspective felt very one-dimensional and was really ineffective for me. Honestly, it was kind of textbook White Feminism. I think that a lot more could have been done with these characters and this story if the feminism dared to dig a little deeper. Although I did enjoy the way that the cooking shows impacted the female audience members, I think that ultimately a lot of the messages fall a little flat.
Ultimately, I don’t think I would really recommend this book to others. Although the writing style was (at times) interesting and there were some nice moments, I don’t really think this book will stand the test of time.
While there are some redeeming qualities to this book (i.e., most of Six-Thirty’s POVs, the reveals at the end, and the development of the main romance), I could not wholeheartedly get behind this book.
Also, I know that this story takes place in the 1960s, but the feminist perspective felt very one-dimensional and was really ineffective for me. Honestly, it was kind of textbook White Feminism. I think that a lot more could have been done with these characters and this story if the feminism dared to dig a little deeper. Although I did enjoy the way that the cooking shows impacted the female audience members, I think that ultimately a lot of the messages fall a little flat.
Ultimately, I don’t think I would really recommend this book to others. Although the writing style was (at times) interesting and there were some nice moments, I don’t really think this book will stand the test of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy
kmac14's review against another edition
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Blood