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rivercat0338's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Physical abuse
Minor: Drug use and Blood
emmaj_xo'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
4.0
To think this novel was suppressed for so long and by her own sister nonetheless. Anne was as fearless as her protagonist in writing and publishing this harrowing yet honest tale of spousal abuse, and a woman’s liberation from it.
Helen is a remarkable character. She’s both self-sacrificing for those she loves and utterly savage to those she loathes (and who deserve it.) I’d say we all need a Helen in our lives but she’s too good for us.
Gilbert, the narrator who frames the novel however, is a pathetic weasel of a man who doesn’t deserve to so much as walk in her shadow.
Graphic: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexism
maren_hemsath'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
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
eisi28'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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Animal cruelty
katievh'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
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Injury/Injury detail
alannaredwood'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
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
nadaoq's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Death
leekaufman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racism