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coolmombeck's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I can understand why many seem to dislike this book because it's not for everyone. The writing does seem disjointed, and the characters can seem unlikable. I see it as Ines is also disjointed and doesn't seem to be able to like or forgive herself for past mistakes. She believes that hiding at Catherine House and her addiction to sex will heal and help her forget her past. While, at times, the book seemed to drag, it was well written and kept me interested. I would read another book from Elisabeth Thomas, as I enjoyed this one quite a bit.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Sexual content
perditorian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal death and Suicide
babayagaofficial's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement and Medical trauma
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship