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art_anthology's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Through this review you will see my very biased opinion of how the third book was definitely the weakest.... but the first parts make up for it.
Well the middle of the book (book2) was definitely the best in terms of events pacing and intrigue. It habdled topicsvthat were introduced in book1 while also becoming more complex. The introduction was also pretty solid and since a real bond was created between readers and characters. Sadly the 3rd book felt like it was doing a bit to many different things. And so the depth of themes an events that the first part had was lost felt more like seperated vignettes rather than a collated history.
Positive: the characters relationships felt meaningful.
When a new character was introduced to the central family there was an actual and tangible shift in the structure. This meant they all felt important and like they impacted each other.
Negative: I was not reqlly interested in the later inclusion of other characters such as
Positive: the characters felt real. I loved the beginning within the boardinghouse the fishermens banter actually became quite comfting l could image their background chatter.
Overall this is a great book to read like i did as a part of a book club. The character based narrayive allows you to dote on some and critique other characters. Or you could explore the nook through a historical lense
Graphic: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
meilanon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Cancer, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, and Police brutality
miishmiish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and War
lgcpreads'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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
readertate'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, and War
Minor: Trafficking
karwc'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
4.75
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, War, and Classism
lanid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
jkunke's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
jg34'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Still a good story and made me cry ugly tears
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infertility, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Police brutality
Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Infidelity, Car accident, Abortion, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
emmaopaline'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? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment