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rieviolet's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
I liked the writing style and the use of different narrative techniques
(the alternating POVs and the mix of letters and diaries entries).
It is an engaging read, there is a bit of mystery to keep your interest alive and I was also really engrossed in the characters' emotions. Though I have to say, as the story progressed, I felt that the emotional portrayals moved a bit too much into melodrama territory. I also struggled to reconcile some of the characters' choices with their depiction and growth up to that point, they felt a bit unexpected (and not in a good way).
The themes that are explored (such as addiction, domestic abuse and women's conditions) are really powerful and so releavant even in the present day. However, at times there was just too much of a
religious focus for my personal taste and that lowered my overall enjoyment of the story.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Death of parent
rivercat0338's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Physical abuse
Minor: Drug use and Blood
lillianreadsalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
eisi28's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Animal cruelty
jowmy4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying and Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Pregnancy
capella's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
leekaufman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racism