asmokeybear'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
hunnybeemarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Slavery
kcpixie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Slavery
Moderate: Sexual assault and Gun violence
serenitypickle3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Sexual assault
thebankofbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Death, and Violence
amiyaabrown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Death, Sexism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Slavery and Animal death
jamieruwen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, and Animal death
ilsota_77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
lostinthelibrary'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? No
4.0
The real triumph of this book is in the writing. It is lyrical without being dense of flowery and it has such a rhythm to it that once you start reading you don't pause for breath. Most of the story is portrayed through dialogue and this is done masterfully. The opening chapter using gossiping ladies to set the story was just perfect.
Where it falls down slightly for me is in the pacing of the overall story. I felt that some parts were hammered home for a bit too long while other more exciting aspects of the plot were over in a flash. But really, this is not the type of book that you go in to for a twisty exciting plot and for what it wanted to achieve, it certainly delivered.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault and Racism
abbyreadsbigbooks123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse