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the_neeerd's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Deportation
dannb's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The not knowing and what we "fill in" is often an entirely different kind of awful than the truth.
As an audio book, this was tough... the "volume" varied so wildly... either you couldn't hear half or you were hearing half at rock concert volume.
As an audio book, this was tough... the "volume" varied so wildly... either you couldn't hear half or you were hearing half at rock concert volume.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Deportation
julalbert56's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Leavers was a moving story of survival when the world keeps throwing challenge after challenge at you. I really sympathized with Polly and appreciated that we got to see from her point of view. I understand Deming’s challenging, unjust upbringing, but I was really frustrated with some of his actions. Overall, a very powerful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Racism, Abandonment, and Deportation
janeylew's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Deportation
grboph's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
This was simply a great book. I loved all of the characters, the story was captivating and emotional, and Ko is a wonderful writer - I'd definitely seek out other books of hers. It also sheds light on an important societal issue, and I think it's a very important thing to be aware of. I'd recommend this book to anyone who lives in the United States or anyone who likes good stories about families.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Abandonment, and Deportation
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Abortion
ellastimpson's review
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Abandonment, and Deportation