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k8_mart's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Abortion, and Murder
brandi_edition's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Every single person should read this book. The topic of abortion was the main plot, however it dove into soooooooooo many different points of view. It was fast paced and had me really thinking throughout the book! So so so so so so so good! Wow!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Abortion, and Murder
alilbmartin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Abortion
kleinekurzebrise's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
jojo_m's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Terminal illness and War
emkschneider's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, and Abandonment
nicamas's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
4.5
A great book, very cleverly written going back in time chronologically from an opening chapter dealing with a current, tense, shooting/hostage situation in an abortion clinic, back through the day, discovering hour by hour each of the main characters (the negotiators, his family members who are amongst the hostages, the hostages who are staff and patients of the clinic) back story and how they arrived to their situation in the shootout.
Interestingly, the story does go into some detail of how/what happens during abortion but this is mostly in the final chapters as you go back to earlier in the day... be warned though, this may be triggering to individuals to read. I imagine there are a lot of people who would avoid this story due to that side of the nature.
But it tells a compelling story of emotional connections, choices that are made for whichever sets of reasons in the moment, and how they affect/may stay with you for life. In this case, it goes into some political depth too as it affects greatly the southern states of America where abortion/termination is greatly influenced by religion and law, making the 'choice' for woman actually very difficult to obtain. In the UK, we are more diverse and I imagine (I've never sought a terminaton) it is easier and safer to access if required, though nonetheless emotional a decision to have to make.
Of course, as well as the emotional aspect of the story, you also have the criminal violence/hostage situation going on.
Overall, a great read. Jodie's books are always a good read though, I've read a few of hers.
Interestingly, the story does go into some detail of how/what happens during abortion but this is mostly in the final chapters as you go back to earlier in the day... be warned though, this may be triggering to individuals to read. I imagine there are a lot of people who would avoid this story due to that side of the nature.
But it tells a compelling story of emotional connections, choices that are made for whichever sets of reasons in the moment, and how they affect/may stay with you for life. In this case, it goes into some political depth too as it affects greatly the southern states of America where abortion/termination is greatly influenced by religion and law, making the 'choice' for woman actually very difficult to obtain. In the UK, we are more diverse and I imagine (I've never sought a terminaton) it is easier and safer to access if required, though nonetheless emotional a decision to have to make.
Of course, as well as the emotional aspect of the story, you also have the criminal violence/hostage situation going on.
Overall, a great read. Jodie's books are always a good read though, I've read a few of hers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, and Abortion
Trigger warning- aborton/termination detailssandysmith's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records. This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader.
A gunman takes the women and doctors a a controversial abortion clinic hostage. It's a story written in reverse and for me at times repetitive and didn't really work. It was hard to get your head round to begin with. As usual the author has researched well and gives both sides of the argument pro choice and pro life. I'm more of a pro Women's rights/life but it was interesting to consider the opposing views. I've read a few of the authors books now a d this is my lowest scoring and least favourite read. Not Eve so much the subject matter, more the backwards plotting of it.
A gunman takes the women and doctors a a controversial abortion clinic hostage. It's a story written in reverse and for me at times repetitive and didn't really work. It was hard to get your head round to begin with. As usual the author has researched well and gives both sides of the argument pro choice and pro life. I'm more of a pro Women's rights/life but it was interesting to consider the opposing views. I've read a few of the authors books now a d this is my lowest scoring and least favourite read. Not Eve so much the subject matter, more the backwards plotting of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Abortion, and Pregnancy
theredheadbaker's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Gun violence and Rape
peeled_grape's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
1.0
White feminist, transphobic copaganda babyyyy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Abortion