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thisbookrox's review against another edition
2.0
throughout the book, Allison would do things, while thinking and knowing she shouldn’t be doing them, and continue doing them. from beginning to end. it caused me to have zero sympathy for some of the things that happened to her. (not the head injury because we don’t victim blame, but literally everything else.) the book was also SO repetitive. the author could have saved like 50 pages if they didn’t repeat that there was a hurricane & she had brain surgery over and over. also why was Allison irritated by every noise she ever heard? i get she had a head injury but she also noted that she was that way before the injury as well. also the storyline where
overall i really didn’t like this…the only things i enjoyed were the sweet-ish moments with her brother and nephew, and her love of swimming and water. if i hadn’t have been listening on audio, it probably would have been a DNF.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical trauma, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
also Fleabag reference. we stay winning
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Body horror, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Physical abuse, Cursing, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Alcohol
rachaelwho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I initially was going to give this book 4-point-something, but realized that while it wasn't my personal favorite ever, there's really nothing I would change, so it gets all five. Very worthwhile read, but to me, very challenging and emotional. I'm still thinking about it and I might read this one again someday, I think.
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Blood, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Vomit, Gore, Confinement, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic friendship and Death of parent
leahrosiee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Dating a rich doctor for his rooftop swimming pool is something I would do any day. Go Allison.
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Physical abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gore, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol