mossydesk's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I hated the way it was written. Way too buys, with constant flashbacks and the points of view changed too quickly. It felt like a chore to finish a book that didn’t get mildly interested until 2/3 through.
I LOVE the concept, but not the execution.
Also: just because you are writing about a time in history that was a lot less sensitive to mental health and gender identity, doesn’t mean that you can write about these issues in a demeaning way.
I LOVE the concept, but not the execution.
Also: just because you are writing about a time in history that was a lot less sensitive to mental health and gender identity, doesn’t mean that you can write about these issues in a demeaning way.
Graphic: Blood, Transphobia, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Outing, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Abortion, Addiction, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Medical content, and Medical trauma
shoshin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Transphobia, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Ableism, Abortion, and Body shaming
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