jennay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Spoiler
the ending was a bit weak and predictable, was hoping for more of a twistGraphic: Abandonment and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Minor: Racism, Sexism, Addiction, Classism, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
kyleighf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The story does not tell, it shows. You feel pain, suffering, sadness etched into every word, every detail. Everything about it was good from beginning to end. Every time I picked it up, I could not put it down.
There were many times I got choked-up and teary-eyed just from what was happening. Plus, the characters were all very 3D, loveable, hateable, relatable, all of it. It made me feel things at every chapter.
It is also fast-paced and easy to get through. No point did it feel like it dragged on too long and the non-linear timeline made it flow even better surprisingly.
This may be my favorite book, it is, in essence, exactly as a story should be.
Engaging, emotional, satisfying.
Graphic: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Racism
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Infertility, Mental illness, and Self harm
camoo3032's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Racism, Self harm, and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, War, Infertility, Blood, Misogyny, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis