annagerman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-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
4.0
It took me a while to get into it, but I ended up loving this book. The toxic relationship of the main character with her mother, and as a result with herself and everyone else around her, is tragic yet somehow relatable. The writing feels labored at times (the references to science and medicine felt mostly unnecessary and out of place), but there are moments of stark and brutal honesty, particularly in the last third of the book.
The last chapter was rattling, and I absolutely loved it, though I'm sorry the book ended where it did - I would have loved to see more of the MC as a mother.
Spoiler
The last chapter was rattling, and I absolutely loved it, though I'm sorry the book ended where it did - I would have loved to see more of the MC as a mother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Dementia
Minor: Pregnancy, Suicide, Rape, Vomit, Excrement, Sexual violence, and Child death
creepypiespice's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Dementia, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Cursing, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Racism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion, Child death, Fatphobia, Excrement, and Suicidal thoughts
olivefoil's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Dementia
Moderate: Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Child death and Murder
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