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singalana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
nereyda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
uncreativeoops's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, and Infidelity
Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt
bluejay21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
221bpinkst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, and Misogyny
rieviolet's review
- 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
4.0
I liked the writing style and the use of different narrative techniques
(the alternating POVs and the mix of letters and diaries entries).
It is an engaging read, there is a bit of mystery to keep your interest alive and I was also really engrossed in the characters' emotions. Though I have to say, as the story progressed, I felt that the emotional portrayals moved a bit too much into melodrama territory. I also struggled to reconcile some of the characters' choices with their depiction and growth up to that point, they felt a bit unexpected (and not in a good way).
The themes that are explored (such as addiction, domestic abuse and women's conditions) are really powerful and so releavant even in the present day. However, at times there was just too much of a
religious focus for my personal taste and that lowered my overall enjoyment of the story.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Death of parent
lynnannwalsh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing
leekaufman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racism