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hollsbookshelf's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
kcmg710's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Also who was her biological father? Who was Zamfir? Who was her Grandmother? Maybe I didn’t pay enough attention but I’m genuinely curious.
I loved the overall story/concept I thought it was really cool and enjoyed how each character developed in their own way.
This book did feel very magical but also had some tense parts and included some darker plots/themes ( I can’t think of the right word ) so check the TWS
Graphic: Alcoholism, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Rape, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Abortion
maricasement's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The language of the prose was rather simple, not too lyrical or filled with lots of descriptions, which meant it was rather direct. I enjoyed this style, but reading his after Open Water made me feel rather detached from the characters.
The themes in his book can get quite heavy, but they were definitely what I enjoyed the most about it. There is a lot of discussion on what greed does to people, what tradition and superstition can do to a community and a lot of women empowerment. Sally Gardner really gets you thinking about the importance of listening to those who have been hurt and speaking out against those who have hurt them.
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
fragrant_stars's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Abortion, and Outing