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omp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Did I need a fictionalized novel based on Laura Bush's life? I have no idea why, who, or where, but I read it to the end. That said, the story was best consumed without that context. The twists and turns were based on Bush's life, but it wasn't necessary to like or dislike her to appreciate the plot. It is a story of family connections and relationships and developing individual character. (But, if you have some sensitive leanings, you may want to skip this simply due to the sex. It isn't the theme, but some scenes don't shy away.)
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Abortion
lindsayerin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, and Abortion
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
d_ae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Abortion
Minor: Homophobia
emcheym's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Racism, Dementia, Car accident, Death of parent, and War
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I do love Sittenfeld's writing though. It's extremely readable and the story was very compelling, especially in the first three sections. I love The West Wing, so I was expecting to enjoy the final section at The White House the most but actually I felt that part of the story was the least interesting. Overall though it was an enjoyable read.
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism