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bgmylc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Blood, and Murder
rmnedder'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
4.75
Stomach churning and deeply moving despite (or perhaps because of) its sharp edges, Sadie left me disturbed and uneasy, which is the highest praise I can offer for this kind of book. As always, read the content warnings. This one's a doozy.
Graphic: Addiction, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
boombaeyah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
the book was captivating but also gut wrenching. I truly don’t know how I feel after finishing this book. Part of me wants to love it because its presentation was so good, but another part of me feels like something is wrong with the story. Maybe it’s the removal of Sadie’s narrative at the end of the book. Maybe it’s the lack of a set conclusion for Sadie’s story.
Graphic: Ableism, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Grief
fengxin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
alexefontaine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Drug use
gracefulxo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Drug abuse, Vomit, and Abandonment
kickitupanotch7'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
amberacks12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I will say I did not enjoy this book, because how does anyone enjoy books with the kind of topics addressed here? But despite the difficulty I had with many of the topics addressed, this book still definitely left an impact.
Enjoyment: 2.5
Emotional impact: 4.5
Educational value: 5
=4 stars
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Medical trauma, and Alcohol
Moderate: Pedophilia, Murder, and Abandonment
meeklovestoread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Murder
garlicbread247's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Rape, Blood, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Car accident and Suicide attempt