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ran_sophia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
The author has an excellent writing and storytelling style. The narrative progression was sometimes unclear to me, as it merged a little confusing at certain points. The conclusion was very well written, but quite open-ended. Overall I enjoyed the book and it was a good read.
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
Moderate: Infidelity and Death of parent
Minor: War
cooeeaus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Sexual assault
lostinthelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Possibly the best introduction to a family saga I've ever read. I was amazed at how easy it was to keep up with all of the characters and this is a testament to how well written they were. The time and place just leapt from the page and I was truly immersed and hooked. I am filled with both excitement and dread to see what happens to the characters in the following books.
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Incest
misskatz's review against another edition
dark
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, and Infidelity
Minor: Child abuse
roxyline's review
medium-paced
3.0
Graphic: Incest, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
tammitammo's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
I only finished this because I’m still desperately attempting to meet my 30 book challenge this year. I am suffering!
For some reason I thought this would be a historical critique of the upper classes? Turns out it actually romantises the ‘good ol’ days’ when you could have servants, assault your wife, and hit on your own child.
This book has so many villains and no consequences. My fault for not noticing the recommendation from the Duchess of Cornwall on the back ig
For some reason I thought this would be a historical critique of the upper classes? Turns out it actually romantises the ‘good ol’ days’ when you could have servants, assault your wife, and hit on your own child.
This book has so many villains and no consequences. My fault for not noticing the recommendation from the Duchess of Cornwall on the back ig
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Pedophilia and Abortion
chloemandy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Animal death, Pedophilia, and Death
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