dreadpiraterudis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I found the book a bit boring from the start. I don’t think the presentation of events in the story was engaging. If anything, all of the time jumps made it confusing and increased my apathy towards the characters simply because I couldn’t remember why I was supposed to care about them. The feminist take wasn’t invigorating or heartwarming, and it felt very dated and outmoded even when there were “self aware” bits of narration about white, cis feminism.
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Abortion
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Outing, and Sexual content
bootsmom3's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Car accident, Medical trauma, Abortion, Abandonment, Drug use, Grief, Cursing, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Child death, and Medical content
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood
my_plant_library's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Drug use
maviii's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5
I cannot begin to explain just how disappointed I am. I was so engrossed in this book. I genuinely thought I had found a new favourite. I loved this book so much that I read it so slow in an attempt to prolong the experience. Unfortunately the end inevitably came and it was anticlimactic...
Faith had the opportunity to be so much more of an important figure in the book, rather than some sort of “stepping stone” in Greer’s life..
Greer was so bland? I didn’t realize she was the main character until I was halfway done with the book. Out of all the characters she is the least interesting. But maybe that’s a good thing? Wonderful books can written around very average people. I suspected my opinion of her would change, and so I didn’t dwell too hard on my dislike..strong dislike of her.
Then we had Cory. I LOVE Cory. He was so real, had so much potential and he was everything Greer wasn’t.
But what hurt me(dramatic much, I know) or dissatisfied me the most was the ending. As I was reading, I was in shock. This could not be it. Even if the book had a weak plot, the journey had been incredible and...it ended like...that ????
I am just...ugh I might write a full review on my blog and go into my thoughts a little more.
Faith had the opportunity to be so much more of an important figure in the book, rather than some sort of “stepping stone” in Greer’s life..
Greer was so bland? I didn’t realize she was the main character until I was halfway done with the book. Out of all the characters she is the least interesting. But maybe that’s a good thing? Wonderful books can written around very average people. I suspected my opinion of her would change, and so I didn’t dwell too hard on my dislike..strong dislike of her.
Then we had Cory. I LOVE Cory. He was so real, had so much potential and he was everything Greer wasn’t.
But what hurt me(dramatic much, I know) or dissatisfied me the most was the ending. As I was reading, I was in shock. This could not be it. Even if the book had a weak plot, the journey had been incredible and...it ended like...that ????
I am just...ugh I might write a full review on my blog and go into my thoughts a little more.
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, and Misogyny
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