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remib's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, and Islamophobia
srjennings's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
At times a painful and heartbreaking story, but ultimately one of love for family and hope for a future different from what one was given.
The narrator for the audio was very good. The only thing I didn't like was the voice he used for Sean, the older brother.
The narrator for the audio was very good. The only thing I didn't like was the voice he used for Sean, the older brother.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Islamophobia and War
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
No quotation marks for when characters are speaking which could be confusing at times. Also confusing time jumps skipping years at a time without any indication until mid paragraph.
Despite the slow start, the writing and maybe formatting makes for a quick read as I read the first half in a single day. But I decided to DNF because I don’t want to finish just because I’m halfway through and its an easy enough book to read. The writing style and storytelling just wasn’t working for me as it was dull and lacked depth.
I don’t mind character driven books as long as there’s either some small underlying event being worked toward or obvious character development. I couldn’t see any obvious developments and the story didn’t seem to flow but was more snapshots of small scenes being shown before moving onto something different.
I also usually love emotional, darker themed novels and the synopsis sounded like something I’d love but this isn’t doing it for me.
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content
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