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caribbeangirlreading's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-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
2.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Cancer, Dementia, and Death of parent
The Brennans are not a close-knit family. They are a toxic family in which the patriarchy is alive and well, women are either whores or madonnas, and victim shaming is practiced on a regular basis. The characters are nothing but clichés and stereotypes and are totally devoid of nuance. The whole thing reads like a daytime soap - superficial, predictable and fast moving. Ironically, sometimes these awful books make for interesting book club discussions.kloft1993's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Dementia, and Car accident
Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Acephobia/Arophobia, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
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