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headachesince03's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Slavery, Torture, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
lilo000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Sexism, Medical content, Murder, and Pregnancy
moriahleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder
creepycrawlybookworm'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content
elizabethgreads'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? It's complicated
5.0
The Novel follows three generations of women from the same family that converge at the end. The Book covers some hard hitting events including, sexual assault of a child, gang violence, racism, domestic abuse, death of loved ones, murder and a lynching. A Heartbreaking read that rather focusing on the trauma focus on the strength of women, the importance of family and community, truly unconditional love, and the power of forgiveness.
The characters were well written and felt real. Each character had their own motives, strengths, and weakness. The tight knit community in and of it self felt rich and almost as if its a character in and of its self.
Because of the events in the novel I had to stop listening to the book multiple times because at times it was gut wrenching that being said I left the book feeling hopeful, inspired, and in awe of the beauty despite several tragic events. This is a must read if you can handle the events in the novel if they might be triggering consider giving this a pass.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Violence, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, and Sexism
morna's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and War
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
cmcryst'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Sexism, Pregnancy, and Abandonment