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username12's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
kaitlynaune's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
I support women’s right and wrongs.
michaelpdonley's review against another edition
3.0
Reminds me of a cross between Anna Karenina and The Hours. Sad, desperate, lonely.
readdragon's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
alex_alice's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hope_l's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
madeleineweng's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
burningupasun's review against another edition
4.0
Setting/World Building: 5/5
Main Character: 4/5
Other Characters: 3/5 (mostly they were background people)
Plot: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Triggering/Issues: 4/5 (Cheating, but it didn't trigger me too much, also marital issues.)
AVERAGED TOTAL: 4.3/5, rounded down to 4.
This is definitely my favorite book that I've read so far for my American Novel class. I remember reading this when I was younger, but it didn't speak to me the same way that it did now. I know that's because older!me is also post!divorce me... and post!divorce me really, really understood Edna. So much so that there were times I had to put the book down because it hit too close to home in a discomforting way. All in all I think this book is a fascinating reveal of a woman trapped in a life she was never really meant to, despite the dictates of society; a woman who in the end, finally found a way to take control.
Main Character: 4/5
Other Characters: 3/5 (mostly they were background people)
Plot: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Triggering/Issues: 4/5 (Cheating, but it didn't trigger me too much, also marital issues.)
AVERAGED TOTAL: 4.3/5, rounded down to 4.
This is definitely my favorite book that I've read so far for my American Novel class. I remember reading this when I was younger, but it didn't speak to me the same way that it did now. I know that's because older!me is also post!divorce me... and post!divorce me really, really understood Edna. So much so that there were times I had to put the book down because it hit too close to home in a discomforting way. All in all I think this book is a fascinating reveal of a woman trapped in a life she was never really meant to, despite the dictates of society; a woman who in the end, finally found a way to take control.
alibi313's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hiitzii's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.75