planning2read's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Medical trauma, Medical content, Homophobia, Grief, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Death of parent, Chronic illness, and Mental illness
reading_rowan's review against another edition
4.0
I don't agree with some of the reviews. Sickles brought me into a different world that was so real, with real people. Someone was complaining about the stereotypes of the Aplachians, I am pretty sure my idea of that area is NOT these characters.
leitmotiffs's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
• If you're looking for something sad and sweet, this is it
• Does a great job at showing how there's a little bit of good and a little bit of bad in everyone
• Heartbreaking portrayal of coal mining in the 21st century
• Does a great job at showing how there's a little bit of good and a little bit of bad in everyone
• Heartbreaking portrayal of coal mining in the 21st century
renee_p's review against another edition
reflective
sad
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
4.0
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