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katjacatbeans's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A story of hidden strength, family secrets, and fierce & unwavering devotion, GWWG is a lovely story about how families handle the curveballs that life throws, and how that can change over time & generations. It really covers a lot of ground in examining what strength looks like in different situations and does a good job of showing that the same approach is not universally applicable. The quirky & stubborn Kopf women are a delight.
I also really enjoy that the reader sounds a lot like Betty White in her Golden Girls days.
I also really enjoy that the reader sounds a lot like Betty White in her Golden Girls days.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Stalking
Moderate: Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Trafficking
mynameisrebecca's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Since this is the first book in the series, it lays down a lot of the foundation for the setting, characters, and history that got us to the starting point of the story. Because of that, there's long stretches of "inaction" that make what could be a fast paced, exciting whodunit feel disjointed and broken. It's like a prequel meets an introductory novel which also adds unnecessary bulk and length to the book. This caused a back and forth of "slow and boring" base chapters and "fun and exciting" plot heavy chapters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Due to the time period of the book, there is a lot of mentions of women's lack of agency, respect, and power in society.
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