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rachc5's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
I really don’t know how I feel about this book. For one thing, the title is entirely not reflective of the book. Her “education” is abuse and trauma. Also, I feel like the boom really glorified the terrible things that happened to Dixie at the end when she seemed so happy. It did not seem like a realistic reaction to what happened.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Incest, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, and Suicide
hjhenderson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
worldsokayeststepmom's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide
jennread's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
CW for child sexual abuse and rape. I wish I hadn’t read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, Pedophilia, Suicide, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Incest
annegoodreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is so hard to read because of the content. It has all types of abuse: physical, mental, and sexual. The writing is incredible in that it really makes you feel pain, sadness, anger, and sympathy. It tells the story of a young girl, Dixie Dupree. Due to her abusive mother she has learned to lie as a coping mechanism. Her mother has a number of excuses for her abusive behavior including her marriage. I felt really bad for the husband. The mother is an all around toxic and abusive person. Due to events that happen, Dixie’s Uncle comes to help. Dixie, her Mom, and her brother all travel to her maternal grandparents’ home. Dixie sees a life of wealth and peacefulness she has not known. Things get worse before they get better though. The Aunt ends up being my favorite character. Although the subject matter was rough, this is a great book. Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Suicide, Rape.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide
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