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seanache's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Incest, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria
gracefully_jk'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
jessicafee86'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
There are so many things that I could say about this book, it is one of my all time favorite books. I've read it at least 15 or 20 times over the years. It's a tough read for a lot of reasons, the content is very adult in nature and is a very tough topic to read about. The book is also a slow writing style and takes a bit to get started but it's well worth it. Some people have problems getting past the first part because of the *spoiler alert!* incest between her and her father and the seemingly calm way that she seems to handle it. But it makes more sense when you keep reading and is such a beautiful story. I've never come across a book like this one before, it's definitely not for everyone, but it's worth trying.
2018 Re-read Update: Been a few years since I've read this and it's still just as good as I remember.
2024 Re-Read: It's funny how six years can bring out different feelings. I had forgotten how many things in this book shaped me as a person when I was growing up. I don't think I will ever not love this book. Discovered it around 25 yrs ago and it's still the only book I've re-read consistently.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
tasintom's review
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
metafish42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
ashleyjapan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Violence
maria_s's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death and Death of parent
krisawesome's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Pregnancy