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julie_schoenberger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Racism, Rape, and War
coldheartedbirch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thought to myself when i saw it on the shelf “alright but the DNA tests though……” but i figured it’d be interesting to read and learn about anna anderson and i’m so glad i did!
while a lot of people probably wouldn’t like the non-chronological arrangement, i personally loved it! the tension as the beginning and end of the story worked towards their mutual conclusion made it impossible to put the book down.
you really get swept up and even knowing how things work out in history doesn’t stop you from wanting to know how the book works out, even as half of the story unfolds in reverse.
lawhon does an incredible job at conveying the mental anguish caused by the trauma over time to all of the characters involved, but especially so for anna/anastasia. lawhon’s characterization is such a mentally strong, intelligent, indignant, and Sharp woman! was captivated the entire read!
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Minor: Rape and Antisemitism
there's not a tag for this but also: forced adoption.marusmill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape
frenchfrybri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Rape
caitrisriding's review against another edition
3.5
I have always loved the Disney story of Anastasia and been intrigued as I grew about the actual history of the family. I quite enjoyed the storytelling of Anastasia of this in the past. I didn’t enjoy the story telling set later of Anna Anderson. I just didn’t like her character much. The way the story was set up with going backwards for her story was a bit confusing for me at times. As I got to the later half of the 2nd part & the 3rd part I did start to enjoy Anna’s chapters more and get more interested in her side of the story though.
The book definitely got better and more intriguing as I read on. I felt like it was a pretty good ending.
*This story involves war and revolution and has some hard topics discussing; killing, rape, vomiting, etc. So be wary going into it if you have a hard time with any of that stuff.
Moderate: Rape, Vomit, and War
crystalsparkles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I told you so
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gore, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Police brutality, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
temperamentalprotagonist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, and Classism
Minor: Pregnancy
evawondergem's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Rape, and Sexual violence
bluebell4's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual assault, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
1721egp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War