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elysiap's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Didn't really get on with the writing style, it was a bit too simple for me. But there were some really important themes such as addiction, grief and consent. There were some parts of the book where I thought 'wow I didn't know someone else felt like that' but all in all I will probably have forgotten it by next year.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Vomit
franksalot's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Death of parent
beckybirch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, and Rape
candournat's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
Minor: Violence
paperbookmarks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was such a page-turner! I think I read it in about 3 sittings, and when I was reading I completely fell into the story. Macmanus's writing is really compelling, and I loved how the dialogue was interwoven with the main narrative - emphasising how much of this book is steeped in memory and our relationships with our past. Overall, this is a really beautiful book about grief, motherhood, and family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts