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gabriella_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Are we born with blank hearts, waiting to be imprinted with any imitation of love?
Amy Tan just knows how to make me ugly cry wrapped up in a warm blanket this book has so many quotes that will live in my bones. Parts of this book are cruel, but by design, and it can be challenging to get through that. It’s still beautiful and very satisfying
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
sophiedowney's review against another edition
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Blood
abbie_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Racial slurs, and Racism