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el21's review against another edition
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was so difficult for me to finish. It took me a while to understand how the story was set up, as it’s told from many different short stories from women in one family going back in time. In the end, I did come to appreciate the form and story that was told, but would not read it again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual violence, Racism, War, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, and Rape
akincses1992's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wonderful and beautifully written. Highlights complicated mother-daughter relationships and the struggle of immigrants. Just a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Murder, Xenophobia, Violence, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and War
Minor: Colonisation and Rape
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