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bookwitch's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
This book follows two women, from different generations, different upbringings, and very different ideas of what life, love and marriage are supposed to look like. As their worlds inevitably, and tragically collide, we endure unspeakable violence, fear and wartime conditions through their eyes and experiences. The way they go from strangers, to partners during a time when women are stripped of their autonomy and personhood, of their basic human rights, highlights the strength it takes to be a woman, and to endure all these unspeakable things for themselves and for their families in order to keep them safe/alive.
Utterly heartbreaking, hard to digest and infuriating all on the same page, this author weaves a tragic story with a sliver of hope at the end. This will certainly be one I am unlikely to forget anytime soon.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide and Abortion
drrb_bk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and War
elisalasater'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Medical content
marisaeanglemier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
clawsure'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Pregnancy
meg_lay11'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
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, and War
Moderate: Abortion
aymboi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
sasfay'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
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
annie2807's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
brennasjohnson'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and War
Minor: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide