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icewing15's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Deportation
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
racheldoesntread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Sexual assault, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Abandonment
bookbitch111's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I honestly didn't expect to get attached to this story, but hot tears were streaming down my face and blanket by the time I finished. The Bean Trees is a heartbreaking (and beautiful) story of self-discovery, politics, racism, hardships, love, motherhood, and the crazy moments of life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pregnancy