Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff

3 reviews

arj's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail

claraxann's review against another edition

mysterious reflective relaxing fast-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

1.0

this book is generally criminal. the main character is best described as vindictive and bitter, which is felt more harshly as they are also the narrator. at times, their negativity is overwhelming. 
some parts were fun, but overall, it felt pretentious, desperate, and horrifically lacking in self awareness. 
the environment is effective however  - the feeling of late summer is well-captured. additionally, it reminded me of gold rush by taylor swift. so that was nice.

i would not recommend. this book did not deserve to be nominated for the carnegie award. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol

for me, the main villain was written in a biphobic manner. there was also an egregious amount of cheating.

antoniarachael28's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Eating disorder, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship