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karlisimp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual assault, Rape, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Trafficking, Torture, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
ventellina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Trafficking, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, Slavery, Sexual violence, and Violence
kriti's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Trafficking, Rape, Confinement, and Domestic abuse
comeundun's review against another edition
Graphic: Trafficking, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
irisfromthevillage's review against another edition
1.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Torture, Trafficking, Domestic abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Xenophobia
calster's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, Violence, Trafficking, Sexism, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Drug use
Minor: Alcoholism
ninjamuffin'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
4.0
Poornima and Savitha are two compelling and complex characters that I became incredibly emotionally invested in and their journey to find each other. I liked Rao's lyrical yet direct prose and in particular I enjoyed the way she expresses her characters' thoughts and emotions. Several tragic and heartbreaking events occur throughout the novel, and Rao makes no attempt to sugar-coat them; at the same time, Rao doesn't let them drag on or let these events consume the novel to the point where it seems self-pitying.
The ending is incredibly bittersweet, and I think a lot of people can/will find it unsatisfying (I did too initially). At the same time, I think the ending does fit the novel very well.
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Rape
kimberlyb's review against another edition
I got fat in. I'm not exactly sure how far. But a lot of stuff happened.
I couldn't get through it. It's trauma porn. The stuff these girls went through just kept get worst and worse. There weren't any bright spots. Nothing to keep torchoring myself.
Graphic: Rape and Domestic abuse
zombiezami's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, Infertility, and Self harm
Minor: Child death and Racism
Colorismmargaretrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Ableism, Drug use, and Rape