madalinagram's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
melissakuzma's review against another edition
4.0
I started this months ago and gave up after the Quentin chapter. But I kept hearing about it so I decided to try to again and I’m so glad I did because I ended up loving it. It went in a completely different direction than I was expecting and I loved that about it. Adored Eleanor and Santiago and Zoe.
ninnie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gracebrake's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
annatriestoreadmore's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
I really loved how Mellors fleshes out her characters and how she switches to tertiary characters’ povs to provide more of a story. i think the ending is perfect, i really loved it. her simple descriptions are beautiful.
oliviareads22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
michaeljviney's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emmacy's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laeloshag's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 - incredibly well written. Gritty portrayal of a marriage that somehow has a happy ending in a way you wouldn’t expect. Great New York book. The best character has only two chapters devoted to her but they make a mark! The main characters annoyed me but that’s ok. Loved it