verdenrow's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
- 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
3.75
I almost DNF’d this book several times because of the character, Victor. He’s that awful.
Graphic: Child abuse, Abortion, Hate crime, Misogyny, and Drug use
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Stalking, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy, Terminal illness, and Cancer
kylieqrada's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
Another middle of the road read. I was fascinated by the premise of this one, following an abortion clinic in Boston, but the execution was so weird and scattered. I liked all the threads, but they didn't come together for me in any meaningful way.
Graphic: Abortion, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexism, Drug use, and Racism
Minor: Sexual assault and Abandonment
jennifergbenson's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny
Minor: Abandonment
rollinsad's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.25
Minor: Addiction and Abandonment
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