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ashleyjean6's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Beautifully written; this collection of story stories links the people of small, rural Amgash IL through the years. The stories are not all good or bad but very real and raw. Messy, like life tends to be. The book flew by because each story stands alone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Grief, and Classism
awderrick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and War
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