k_library722's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jbuckmaster's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
georgieleighreads's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lhhrmn's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of jumbly thoughts about this one, so in no particular order:
- I read this relatively quickly, even with it being nearly 600 pages, so that says something about the overall storyline, though I don't feel like every page, plot line or segue was necessary. The near-end of the book, Marian and Eddie's flight, somehow seemed to drag on. I remember thinking around page 450 that we still hadn't gotten to that part of the novel, really, and wondered how short/long it would be. As close to the end as it was, I wanted to rush through it and get to the end end.
- Lots of reviews mention detesting Hadley's character, which I suppose I can see, but for whatever reason, I didn't mind her as much. Much like Marian, one could argue she's finding her way and learning from those before her and yes, making mistakes along the way. I think you need the present-day storyline since without it, it becomes just historical fiction/mystery and lacks a bit of the depth.
- Having just finished THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE, I wasn't sure if Barclay's character/the time-traveling would be too similar and while they were obviously different enough, Barclay was still .. IDK, something seemed off there, plot-wise. Maybe that was the point, though?
- I read this relatively quickly, even with it being nearly 600 pages, so that says something about the overall storyline, though I don't feel like every page, plot line or segue was necessary. The near-end of the book, Marian and Eddie's flight, somehow seemed to drag on. I remember thinking around page 450 that we still hadn't gotten to that part of the novel, really, and wondered how short/long it would be. As close to the end as it was, I wanted to rush through it and get to the end end.
- Lots of reviews mention detesting Hadley's character, which I suppose I can see, but for whatever reason, I didn't mind her as much. Much like Marian, one could argue she's finding her way and learning from those before her and yes, making mistakes along the way. I think you need the present-day storyline since without it, it becomes just historical fiction/mystery and lacks a bit of the depth.
- Having just finished THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE, I wasn't sure if Barclay's character/the time-traveling would be too similar and while they were obviously different enough, Barclay was still .. IDK, something seemed off there, plot-wise. Maybe that was the point, though?
kellyinbookland's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
mazbaz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
susmag's review against another edition
DNF'D this book. I tried to read it a few times but I just couldn't get into it.
leila_scola's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Violence
yenthe_s's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5