lcg527's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Death, Fatphobia, Grief, and Eating disorder
sevireene's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thankstomylocallibrary's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
rochelles_reading_journal's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
mattgroot1980's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Blood
kimb2's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story is a character study in life. These characters are relatable people and I wanted the story to continue. The author writes with such empathy and emotion. It’s a gem.
In this small town, everyone has secrets, from their true love, to post partum depression to being the victim of spousal abuse, to being a teenager dealing with complicated feelings. There is so much punch packed into this debut novel.
There are a lot of difficult subjects in this book, but despite it all I laughed out loud at times. There are some real zingers. “My wife likes to boss people around,” he says. “But life’s short and the weeds just keep growing. So if you want a burger, son, eat a burger.”
I will definitely read the next book this author writes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Physical abuse
penguin555's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
gmforesta's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
readthemol's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Infidelity