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mariola's review against another edition
The book was crazy from the first and some of the attitudes really bothered me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Terminal illness, Excrement, Dementia, and Death of parent
evawhite's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Alcohol
alyaknedgo's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Interesting concept; however I think this would have made a more compelling short story than novel, as it was quite circular and long winded at times. Although I didn't particularly love the book, I do always enjoy Alice Sebold's writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Dementia, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, and Cancer