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roro_roro's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
gigi_40's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
krisalynnx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this book is like not okay. i have never been more morally conflicted in MY LIFE, EVER. This book was truly something else i still do not know how to feel… at some points adrianne did come across as VERY ignorant and biased.. and just ignorant overall. BUT THE ENDING??? LUCAS???? insane. honestly insane. This is also the first book that has ever made me teary eyed ( very close to crying). but gah damn😧. At some points i was sickened to my stomach but Berry wrote in such a way that you want to find out more just because of the topic in itself. i do wish that we could get more of Noah’s perspective but i guess the book being written from the mothers perspective made you weigh both sides of the situation. i don’t think i would be happy with a specific ending (good or bad if you will). but yeah this was a mad one still.
*ps i’m also in dire need of a pallet cleanse after this.
*ps i’m also in dire need of a pallet cleanse after this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
Minor: Sexual assault
sar_emdipity's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. Speechless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
jmanson2017's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
geesreadingcorner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
melissatrew's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Wow. Holy cognitive dissonance batman. I am honestly speechless and I don’t know how to rate this book.
If you are looking for something that will turn your Friday night book club into a raging debate over NAMBLA, assisted suicide, whether teens should be tried as youths or adults for violent crimes, whether or not a parent’s love is truly unconditional, and basically every other controversy that will get everybody yelling at each other, this is the book.
(Book club friends, watch out, I might actually do this, because I need to discuss this with somebody now haha)
If you are looking for something that will turn your Friday night book club into a raging debate over NAMBLA, assisted suicide, whether teens should be tried as youths or adults for violent crimes, whether or not a parent’s love is truly unconditional, and basically every other controversy that will get everybody yelling at each other, this is the book.
(Book club friends, watch out, I might actually do this, because I need to discuss this with somebody now haha)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia and Suicide
chrissiejohns24's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really unappealing subject matter. If I didn't go into this book blind I wouldn't have read it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
hgtryba's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Pedophilia
katieschramp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was hoping based on reviews I had seen/heard that despite dealing with heavy subject matter, this book would be impactful enough to be worth it. I'm not sure it really was.
I found the mother almost unbearable in her outlook on the world. I think early on it felt preachy about the virtue of being a stay at home mom and having no identity other than being a mother. To each their own, but that is not relatable nor is it an enjoyable perspective to read for me. The early virtue signaling made it difficult for me to really buy into the emotional turmoil the mother faces as the book progresses.
Noah's perspective was interesting and his relationships felt real and engaging to me.
I think the final "Him (Now)" chapter was unnecessary and kind of felt like a cop out to make Noah seem not so bad- like it wasn't his fault. It almost felt like it took away a lot of the agency Noah builds throughout the book in facing the consequences and reality of his actions and feelings.
I found the mother almost unbearable in her outlook on the world. I think early on it felt preachy about the virtue of being a stay at home mom and having no identity other than being a mother. To each their own, but that is not relatable nor is it an enjoyable perspective to read for me. The early virtue signaling made it difficult for me to really buy into the emotional turmoil the mother faces as the book progresses.
Noah's perspective was interesting and his relationships felt real and engaging to me.
I think the final "Him (Now)" chapter was unnecessary and kind of felt like a cop out to make Noah seem not so bad- like it wasn't his fault. It almost felt like it took away a lot of the agency Noah builds throughout the book in facing the consequences and reality of his actions and feelings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
I would just genuinely warn that if you can't handle an entire book centered around a character that molested young girls, you should stay far away from this book.