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grboph's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this book for my sociology class, and I'm very glad I did because I likely would never have discovered it otherwise. It is a very interesting commentary on wealth and class while also being very interesting to read and having compelling (although not always loveable) characters. I really like how it explored the concept of family relationships and generational divides. I'm definitely excited to analyze it using a more sociological bent. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes stories about rich-people shenanigans or dysfunctional families.
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Cultural appropriation, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
Minor: Colonisation, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
kimveach's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
I almost stopped reading this book after about 30 pages. It appeared to be another "poor little rich kids" book set in New York. However, I continued and ended up with a book with a different take on the same old story. I applaud the author's direction with the book, but there were enough dull moments that I can't give this book four stars.
Graphic: Death, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, Grief, Alcohol, Classism, and Medical content
Minor: Car accident
solenophage's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The book was largely character-driven with little plot outside of their interpersonal drama. Luckily, all the characters had strong, distinct personalities and their inability (or refusal) to see each others' points of view felt realistic rather than frustrating. Â
It was hard to care much about some of the rich people problems and drama that seemed to matter to the characters, but it became a little easier to read as more of their complexities were developed. Â
Overall, it was a fine, generally lighthearted read about family and wealth with little in the way of plot.
It was hard to care much about some of the rich people problems and drama that seemed to matter to the characters, but it became a little easier to read as more of their complexities were developed. Â
Overall, it was a fine, generally lighthearted read about family and wealth with little in the way of plot.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Mental illness, Infidelity, Classism, Pregnancy, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Car accident
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