alyaknedgo's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Interesting concept; however I think this would have made a more compelling short story than novel, as it was quite circular and long winded at times. Although I didn't particularly love the book, I do always enjoy Alice Sebold's writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicide, and Dementia
Moderate: Ableism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, and Body shaming
anmiko's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book was dark, slow-moving, and unsatisfying. There really wasn’t a character that I liked nor even one decision that I liked. I didn’t root for the main character as an anti-hero, I simply wanted to see if she’d suffer consequences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Excrement, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Suicide, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
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