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haleysversion's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
heatherjchin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
exlibrisabigaillee's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It wasn't terrible, but it didn't stick with me in any way. It's a very character-driven story, but the character arcs (and subsequent plot) were very predictable and a bit bland. I related to Zadie, which helped; I think that anyone in a difficult family situation would relate to someone in this story, and it's nice to see yourself reflected, even if it's not pretty. Overall, predictable and average, but enjoyable all the same. It's easy to just get lost in and a quick read.
Graphic: Grief and Abandonment
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Alcohol
Zadie and Finn are abandoned by their mother and they don't know why. The book centers around their quest to find her and the ways that they each process the grief of her absence. Pregnancy:
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