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I must be the only person in the world who found this book completely underwhelming. I just didn't feel anything or even believe in the main character. The back story was interesting, but in the present day I just didn't find her very plausible.

hayleysbookcase's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring slow-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

3.0

maraa's review against another edition

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4.0

Difficult subjects with spots of hope throughout. I liked how it was written and got hooked on the main character and her life. (But, I cannot confirm if the story is realistic as I don’t have personal experience with every one of the topics.) Trigger warnings.

papernapkin's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5⭐ The switch between past and present was a good pacing vehicle. The main character's mental illness is thoroughly explored, without being self indulgent or things being resolved too neatly. Claire Alexander has a straightforward writing style, and I wasn't surprised that her oeuvre includes both children's stories and non-fiction sociology texts. Will definitely read more from her.

bluemg's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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