icewing15's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Racism, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Medical content, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Cursing, Death, Deportation, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
bookbitch111's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I honestly didn't expect to get attached to this story, but hot tears were streaming down my face and blanket by the time I finished. The Bean Trees is a heartbreaking (and beautiful) story of self-discovery, politics, racism, hardships, love, motherhood, and the crazy moments of life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Racism, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Sexism, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, and Sexual assault
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