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rc_1991_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very emotional read about female solidarity, misogyny and the search for redemption and life's meaning. Found the two female protagonist perspectives to be highly convincing and engaging and shed many tears towards the end! A challenging read which is made all the more emotionally harrowing given Kabul's current conflicts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Child death and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Infidelity, Blood, and Abortion
aimeal815's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. It is so beautifully written and the story is fascinating. I would advise people to note the trigger warnings as this book covers a lot of tough topics and can be difficult to get through at times. It made me cry, and books don’t do that to me often. That being said, I really enjoyed it and the story and the characters really touched me. There were moments where I was gasping out of shock and by the time I got halfway through I couldn’t put it down. I would definitely recommend this book because I think it is a story that people should hear, and I myself am going to think about it for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicide, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis