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ginkgogirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Cancer, and Alcohol
nick_thebucket'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: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
shansbookjournal'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Infidelity and Abortion
saskiahill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
joe_dmh'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
4.5
Graphic: Bullying and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Death of parent
skeptic_hecate'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
4.25
This book details the sadness and toll of isolation in a bautifully sad way. I found myself feeling deeply moved by the main character, even though he was not perfect. He was not without faults, but the punishmet he received far exceeds his crime. Human isolation is a main theme on this book, and it is devastating, the smallest gesture of human affection for someone starved of it for a decade is so filled with joy and dispair at the same time. The family relationships were put in a very intimate and realistic way. And there is a sense of foreboding, up until the last revelation.
The final twist was surprising, although mostly for me because it became second to Nathan's feelings and thoughts. I couldn't help but to feel a kindness towards him. At the end, even peripheral characters have more layers and complexity than what I initially thought. I definitely recommend this book and will eagerly read more from the author.
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Rape
_vita_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Murder
silver_valkyrie_reads'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
4.5
Plus, Jane Harper is just a fabulous writer who draws you into the story and has an amazing sense of place!
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Rape, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion
readsipsnuggle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Mental illness, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
typedtruths'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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Infidelity