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rreece's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Trafficking
Minor: Abortion
rskey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
amyreadstoomuch10'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
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Incest
emkschneider's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Grief, and Death of parent
salutemviv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
i’ve seen the movie before so i already knew the plot and how things unfold, but that absolutely did not take away from the reading experience. the things this book made me feel, i could go on and on about, but i’ll try to keep it short.
to summarize: the way this story reimagines the story of hosea, and as a whole the story of God’s love for us, is incredible and moving. i felt the Lord’s love for me radiating through these characters. the characters are written so beautifully, with realness and depth and so many layers. the way francine rivers writes is simple, yet descriptive, and touches on exactly the right emotions and the right thoughts. not to mention: the setting?? the descriptions of places?? so immersive and lowkey made me wanna live on a homestead and learn how to farm and garden.
i related deeply to angel much more than i expected to, honestly. but it was that relatability, and the love that was portrayed in the most broken situations to the most broken people, that gave this story almost a comforting angst. the feeling of being seen and being guided towards the One Who sees us all.
so yeah, 5 stars. if i had to describe it in just one sentence, i would say that it’s like the feeling of baring your soul to someone, broken and in tears, and in return receiving the warmest, safest hug you could ever imagine.
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Violence and Abortion
iamnottrisha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It’s been some time since I’ve read anything in the Christian genre. And I find myself struggling to find ways to recommend it to any nonbeliever reader friends. Because there were so many times throughout this book I found myself kicking and screaming “it’s not fair. This is too much!”
The trauma and heartbreak this book brings feels never ending a lot throughout this book. But the all consuming, unrelenting and redeeming love shown throughout this book was so well written 🥺
If I were rating this book based on the emotional rollercoaster it put me through and some of the horrific topics it covered I don’t think I could have given it 5 stars. But it’s just so well written and beautiful I had to set my mended heart aside for the review lol
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Violence
wadel'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? Yes
5.0
Loved this story so much. As a Christian, the message in this book was so powerful but even if you’re not Christian I think this is such a good read.
Wow that girl has been through some heavy stuff so this story of redemption was amazing.
The breaks in between were painful to read but added so much to the final conclusion.
Loved every moment of this (aside from Paul, sorry I really don’t like him and can’t get past it) and will be thinking about these words for forever probably.
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
jongtaesymtpoms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape
charitywitt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Trafficking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
beklovesbooks's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Chronic illness, Gore, Rape, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment