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maricasement's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The language of the prose was rather simple, not too lyrical or filled with lots of descriptions, which meant it was rather direct. I enjoyed this style, but reading his after Open Water made me feel rather detached from the characters.
The themes in his book can get quite heavy, but they were definitely what I enjoyed the most about it. There is a lot of discussion on what greed does to people, what tradition and superstition can do to a community and a lot of women empowerment. Sally Gardner really gets you thinking about the importance of listening to those who have been hurt and speaking out against those who have hurt them.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Death, Ableism, Misogyny, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Addiction, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Incest, Child abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Animal death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
fragrant_stars's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, Incest, Misogyny, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexism
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Racism, Ableism, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion, Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, and Outing