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ckaustin's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
onekat's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, but I worried far too much about the cat.
amethyst15's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kayajg24's review against another edition
2.0
I must be the only person in the world who found this book completely underwhelming. I just didn't feel anything or even believe in the main character. The back story was interesting, but in the present day I just didn't find her very plausible.
hayleysbookcase's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
3.0
maraa's review against another edition
4.0
Difficult subjects with spots of hope throughout. I liked how it was written and got hooked on the main character and her life. (But, I cannot confirm if the story is realistic as I don’t have personal experience with every one of the topics.) Trigger warnings.
papernapkin's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐ The switch between past and present was a good pacing vehicle. The main character's mental illness is thoroughly explored, without being self indulgent or things being resolved too neatly. Claire Alexander has a straightforward writing style, and I wasn't surprised that her oeuvre includes both children's stories and non-fiction sociology texts. Will definitely read more from her.
bluemg's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0