wayamom8'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
3.5
Moderate: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Abandonment, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Minor: Cancer and Infidelity
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
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Cancer
Minor: Miscarriage
jennifer_bush_73's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence
meghanvolkman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Infidelity, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
sunpuddles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ insightfulness
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ readability
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ plot development
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ character
⭐️⭐️⭐️ pace
This was a very well-written, intriguing and enjoyable book. The characters were all flawed and all relatable and easy enough to sympathize with. However, I wasn’t blown away and some of the themes seemed a little far fetched. At times the plot drug a bit and the pacing felt a little slow. Overall, it was a solid read and I would recommend it to people who read very chapter-driven books and don’t need a lot of plot development or action.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Infidelity
annavonwillingh's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gun violence, and Miscarriage