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chantelbrenna's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emilykeel's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-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
4.5
Some of the best prose I’ve read in a long time. Cline’s intimate descriptions of the agony of girlhood hit close to home.
whatwordsdidnttouch's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hebeplum's review against another edition
3.0
I did not really enjoy the writing style of the book as it was a bit too wishy washy for me but the story gripped me.
holdonangela's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Abrupt ending that was actually a relief..literally. Felt myself kind of anxious the whole time reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
geenas's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
So well written. A bit wordy at times and really disturbed but I like how matter of fact it was
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
lalawoman416's review against another edition
1.0
This is the kind of book that, had I read it as a teenager, I might have enjoyed it. But as an adult I found it pompous, overly written, and just sad. It's the kind of book that only white girls can enjoy. I can't even find the words to say how much I did not enjoy this book.
kateolivia's review against another edition
3.0
i surprised myself by how quickly i fell through this book (once i started reading it properly). it's been on my bookshelf for ages, but i picked it up when literally nothing else was taking my fancy. stars for plot, writing style (boy can paris review writers scratch an itch in my brain), and how eager i was to get through it
i look forward to potentially seeing what else emma cline has written, though i can't say I'll be running towards her. i think i liked this for the same reasons i like anything related to the u.s. in the '60s: in short, the vibes.
i look forward to potentially seeing what else emma cline has written, though i can't say I'll be running towards her. i think i liked this for the same reasons i like anything related to the u.s. in the '60s: in short, the vibes.