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qrschulte's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a fantastic retelling. Takes the well-known story and turns it on its head, shattering expectations. I love a book with a good framing narrative, and this was no exception.
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Infertility, Misogyny, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement and Sexual assault
Minor: Animal death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Torture, and Antisemitism
naomi_k's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Dysphoria