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navayiota'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
5.0
This is my favourite of her novels so far. What a story! I don't usually pick up such long audiobooks but this was 100% worth it, I'm so glad my friend recommended it. I couldn't stop listening.. it's crazy to think about all the research that went into this novel. I loved the way the characters interact, how interconnected they are, and the sense of dread employed by Quinn to keep the readers on the edge of our seats. Truly, it was masterfully done. I will be reading more of her stuff!! Amazing work!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Medical content
kelseak96'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
4.5
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War
helenamichelle'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Antisemitism, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
sarah984's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The history of the war and what comes after it feels well-researched and alive, but the story of Nina growing up in Siberia is stereotypical and ridiculous. Way too much.
Most of the characters were great, interesting and internally coherent - they felt like they could be real people. Jordan's parts of the story dragged for me though since they followed the same cycle for so long: Jordan sees something suspicious, freaks out about it, then convinces herself it's nothing for more than half the book. It's realistic but it could definitely have been toned down without losing anything important.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Antisemitism, and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism