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c_dmckinney's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The emotions of this story hit me a lot harder than I expected them to. The timing seems poignant, with the 2024 election involving the same bullhorn as Willa was so horrified by in the year we spent with her family.
The themes of past and future and love and grief were simply done but quite moving. The characters were so real.
The themes of past and future and love and grief were simply done but quite moving. The characters were so real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, Racism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Medical content, Abortion, and Alcohol
Donald Trump is there in the background. The concept of homelessness is an ever present looming and real threat.femmeprints's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
I love Barbara Kingsolver’s writing. She creates dynamic characters who are less than lovable but very interesting and real. I thought the story was random but really well constructed and had me listening non stop. I love the way she weaves in real history and fabricated emotional depth. Really enjoyed this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Medical content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cultural appropriation
meg_merr's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Classism