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chaptersofchase'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
5.0
Thank you, Dutton Books + PRH Audio, for the gifted copy of The Force of Such Beauty.
Genre: Fiction
Format: 🎧📖
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 5.9.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
“I learned that the world was made from men—for men—that men controlled the world, and further—that their desire for my attention was the only leverage I possessed. I could have learned other things, I suppose, but that would have required an education.”
It’s not often that I find a book that captures me and refuses to let me go until I’ve read every page, but that is precisely what The Force of Such Beauty did. Not only did it keep me invested from start to finish, but since finishing it almost three weeks ago, I have thought about it while brushing my teeth, fixing dinner, folding laundry, walking my dogs, or going to bed at night. It was one of the best, most heartbreaking stories I’ve read in a very long time. It’s absolutely something I would read again.
I would love to tell you more, but I think it’s just something that needs to be read, and that’s really all I can say about it. Oh, and it’s going on my favorites list.
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Graphic: Miscarriage and Gaslighting
Moderate: Emotional abuse
jhansell'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? No
3.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking
jordy_kay'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Okay, I enjoyed the layout of the story. You know what it all leads to from the beginning of the book. I liked hearing the main character reflect and ponder with different lenses the events that lead her to her current point. I understand if it felt sad and hopeless because of the forewarning of the circumstances. But like I said, it gave way to more reflection. Overall, I enjoyed my read but I can see why others may find it slower.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
daniellemjoyce's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Infertility, Miscarriage, Self harm, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
sadpear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Self harm, Violence, and Vomit
evawondergem'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
5.0
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Infertility
voidboi'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
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Eating disorder, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol