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searchandrescueteam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
However, there is something rather disturbing about an Australian book that has almost no cultural diversity. As someone with extensive experience of an Australian country town of a similar size to the one described, I am flabbergasted that all except one character can be so monotonously AngloAustralian (or English!).
AND that one character, an Aboriginal woman, is a welcome relief at the end of the book, from the endless and largely pointless introspection of the others.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Miscarriage
cerebellum's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
Minor: Kidnapping
aridd1's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Murder
jenniferpalmblad's review
- 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? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury