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ellagrady's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Grief, and Murder
annieshelley's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Child death and Suicide
glitterngin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Moderate: Addiction and Child death
perfectcupoftea'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
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage and Suicide
taelorfiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Vomit
annaonthepage'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Classism
mariella02'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
3.0
It reads more like a literary fiction book, especially in the past time line.
Contrary to most other reviews I've seen I actually really liked the 1974 timeline, for a lot of the book I actually found the group and their dynamics more compelling than Chess and Emily.
I'm actually really impressed by how much character work Rachel Hawkins was able to fit into this relatively short novel.
The mystery aspect of this book didn't feel too mysterious to me, hence my verdict that this read more like a literary novel. I never felt compelled to figure out what really happened and for the most part was able to guess where the story would go. Still I enjoyed seeing it unfold on the page.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Abortion, and Alcohol
kristinebennett's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
theycallmebookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Child death and Murder
seamoonstone'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
3.5
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Vomit