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rachel7588's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, Rape, Abortion, and Death of parent
thegillbird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Violence and Abortion
Minor: Alcohol
princess_marie'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Medical content, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Blood, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide, Dementia, and Alcohol
zarakoconnor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Self harm, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Confinement, Suicide, and Stalking
caoimhe_fleming's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
kennedymartin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Infidelity and Stalking
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Blood, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
lizreaderhold's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
zoe_archambault's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Alcohol
hhwanghyunjin's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
What I appreciated most about this book was the depth of the characters and the complexity of their relationships with one another. Blythe is a multifaceted character whose experiences and emotions are explored in depth throughout the novel, and her daughter Violet, while often difficult to understand, is also a complex and intriguing character in her own right. I also found the portrayal of the mother-daughter relationships in the book to be particularly well-done, with Audrain deftly exploring the complicated dynamics that can exist between mothers and their children.
While the book can be dark and intense at times, I appreciated the way that it tackled difficult subject matter with sensitivity and nuance. The writing is excellent throughout, with Audrain crafting vivid and evocative descriptions that bring the story to life. Overall, I would highly recommend "The Push" to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read, and I would rate it 4.5 out of 5.75 stars.
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Self harm, and Suicide
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
cuddlygryphon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Self harm, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Abortion, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail