winnie_is_swag's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Blood, Animal death, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Excrement, Gore, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Violence, and Bullying
Moderate: Pregnancy, Medical content, Vomit, Sexual content, and Infertility
Minor: Sexual content, Rape, Classism, Abandonment, Homophobia, Cursing, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
jennastopreading's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Reading THE GRACE YEAR was no different. This story was engaging, compelling. and layered. I really enjoyed Tierney's character, what she stood for, and the way the timeline unraveled. The ending had me reeling a bit, and I kind of like an unsettling ending? It won't be one I forget, that's for sure.
In a nutshell (and yes I'm rating out of 10's instead of 5's because I do what I want):
10/10 on listenability. The narrator fit the MC well, and it was so fun to listen to - you don’t have to focus super hard.
6/10 on the storyline/writing. There were a few areas where I got bored.
8/10 on the MC. Really liked her strength and how she used her rebellious streak for good!
And 7/10 on the ending.
Graphic: Murder, Child death, Torture, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Cursing, Vomit, and Pregnancy
haley49's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Trafficking, Vomit, Violence, Body horror, Death, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Blood, Gaslighting, and Child abuse
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Drug use, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Suicide, Cursing, Torture, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Gore
Minor: Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Lesbophobia, Outing, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Excrement
sophie42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cannibalism, Confinement, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Violence, Murder, and Excrement
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Homophobia, Vomit, Sexual content, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Rape, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Animal death
Minor: Infertility and Outing
bgj's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Misogyny, and Murder
triptych_turning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, and Emotional abuse