marialilypotter's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, War, Racism, Racial slurs, Suicide, Violence, Death, Murder, and Gun violence
tigeryear's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I read till the end hoping and praying that we would see his death.
Spoiler
I'll unhappily settle for his leg being torn and torqued, I guess.There wasn't even good romance! Sure, there was sex. Maybe even good sex, who knows? But Maria pretty easily left Jordan for her own safety. In a novel, a character can only SAY so much, but their actions show you their real motivations. She wanted to live. Marriage be damned. Plot be damned!
I can't believe this was recommended to me by a friend. We truly have differing tastes in what makes a good story. Historical relevancy or no, do not read this book if you don't have to. Now that I'm finished, I'm glad to be rid of it.
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Misogyny, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, War, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Murder, Classism, Ableism, and Death
Minor: Infertility, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Confinement, Blood, Bullying, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Spoiler
Nobody...Nobody developed. Not at all. And the plot is what you would expect after reading, like, the first three chapters. Don't waste your time.jselliot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: War, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Rape, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Sexual assault
sneha_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual assault