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rosalind's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Grief, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse, Infertility, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
isabezza's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
I chose this book from my local library after hearing positive reviews from book-tubers, so I had high hopes for Elizabeth Strout's writing. Her language and character development deserve reward and certainly lived up to expectation. Lucy Barton's mind style was relatable, beautifully written, and expressive, with comedic moments and clear perceptions of the other characters.
However, the plot was too fast-paced and underwhelming. I found the story moved so fast within our protagonist's mind that nothing much happened.
However, the plot was too fast-paced and underwhelming. I found the story moved so fast within our protagonist's mind that nothing much happened.
"I am not invisible no matter how deeply I feel that I am."
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
shelfofunread's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
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