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almond_latte's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
I read this because it was the "Spokane is Reading" pick for this year. This was a book I probably would never have read since I hadn't heard of it previously. I usually enjoy their yearly picks and this book was no exception. This historical drama was very dark and dealt with difficult themes, at times it was hard to continue reading but I really wanted to see how things turned out for the characters. I am glad I finished the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
kristinamj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, and Sexual harassment
glorifiedloveletters's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Debra Magpie Earling's short story in MONTANA NOIR is one of my favorites of the collection, so I don't know why it took me so long to read more from her. I'm so glad I finally did. This is certainly a grim story at times, but a good one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty