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simclofton's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Police brutality, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy
sarah984's review
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a book about a woman in the depression-era South who would do anything to protect her family and their secrets. I liked most of the characters and thought Maggie’s voice was great but the second half kind of dragged for me. I was hoping for more suspense in trying to cover up the murders but aside from one fateful situation everything kind of goes without a hitch.
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Child death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Slavery, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Pregnancy
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