laurataylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Death
novella42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Transphobia, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Classism
Minor: Dementia
maelikesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Alcohol, Infidelity, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming and Outing
Minor: Classism and Suicidal thoughts
emilo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Racism
Minor: Alcohol, Death, and Religious bigotry
masha_and_the_cat'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
4.25
The writing flows like honey, and the complexities of issues from internalised homophobia to post-natal depression are handled with grace and compassion.
This is also the first book I've ever read with a protagonist from Antigua and Barbuda, and I really appreciated the insight into this rich, vibrant culture.
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Homophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Hate crime, Child death, Murder, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Incest
sakisreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Spoiler
Because although Barry is a dick, I expected her to be a ‘woman of God’ whatever that means and to stay with him for life somehow! I didn’t see this transformation building!Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Death of parent, Hate crime, and Racism
paperknotbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Adulterycaelysium'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Hate crime, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Transphobia
Minor: Mental illness, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
alayamorning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Death, and Infidelity
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
Minor: Transphobia
zombiezami's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Racism, Eating disorder, Death of parent, Sexual content, Misogyny, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual violence, Slavery, Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Drug use, Child death, and Police brutality
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