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parnellek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book follows a family as they grapple with themes of identity, love, freedom, independence, and home. The initial premise is that two women are raised as sisters, but have different birth moms who were in a polyamorous relationship with their absent father. They set off on a cross-country road trip to find the woman that gave birth to one of them, but was never present in their lives. From there the book explores the characters as individuals, often describing the mundane in a heartbreakingly beautiful way, or by using magical realism.
I really enjoyed this book, but felt like I wasn’t smart enough for it.
I really enjoyed this book, but felt like I wasn’t smart enough for it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
kristenhg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Gun violence
blueiris315's review against another edition
challenging
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual assault