The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
jhging'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, Murder, Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Police brutality, Abandonment, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence
Minor: Physical abuse and Suicidal thoughts
greenlivingaudioworm'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
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Stalking, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Miscarriage
saramoser's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was sad, not like I cried the entire book, just like a real life sadness that is hard to explain. The characters are genuine, real. I could feel the characters emotions, I could feel the emotions of the book so strongly. I was sad when the characters were, I could imagine the events happening in the book, happening to someone I know, a friend, a family member. The exploration of early childhood trauma, generational trauma, the faults of parents and how it forms their children, it was done perfectly in this book.
The story spanned 40+ years, and explored multiple view points and generations experiencing similar and different events. The story shows perfectly how certain things can form and shape who you become, and how just because you were formed and shaped that way doesn’t mean you aren’t able to change.
This will be a book I recommend to friends.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Infidelity, Mental illness, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Cancer, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Violence
allyordyna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Abandonment, Addiction, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
znvisser's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Mental illness
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Body horror, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Stalking, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Self harm
readbymegs's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Miscarriage
Minor: Rape