tctimlin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Grief
m4rtt4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and War
Moderate: Medical trauma, Infidelity, Homophobia, Injury/injury detail, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness
Minor: Biphobia and Antisemitism
naiu_cs'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
3.75
The writing was great, and the characters were amazing. And although there were parts of the book that bored me and made me roll my eyes, it is outweighed by the moments that really touched me and made me reflect on how I am living my own life.
A very good book indeed.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Terminal illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Antisemitism, Death, Pregnancy, Vomit, Death of parent, Rape, and War
laurenw's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
Moderate: Death of parent, Antisemitism, Classism, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Death
Minor: Abortion, Fire/Fire injury, and Terminal illness
liahereonline's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual violence, Terminal illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
linesiunderline's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Speaking of imperfection, one of the thematic aspects of this book that I loved most is the notion that we are all messy, flawed beings, who make mistakes, and we deserve love in spite of it all.
I listened to this one and the narration was wonderful. Vivian is a character who will stay with me.
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
jojo_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness
Minor: Misogyny, Homophobia, and Sexual violence
julesadventurezone's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Infidelity, Grief, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Antisemitism