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chickaboogawah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
keeltrice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Miscarriage and Kidnapping
What a wonderful adventure with all the right twists in all the right places. The characters are complex and show that not everything is black and white (i.e. just good or just bad). It really held my attention.leemerick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Death, Infertility, and Miscarriage
izzykai'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
5.0
I read a comment that said only Kate can make houses main characters and that's true.
The imagery was amazing, so many cliff hangers and secrets to unfold.. I was not able to put this book down I had to know what happened.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Abandonment
sarahbowling6608'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Incest, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
infinitejess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It may have been a tad bit long and there were a few loose ends
I can’t wait to read more by this author!
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Classism
bobachel's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
At first, I thought all of the different time period jumps were a little annoying, but in the end I think they moved the story along well. The characters were well-developed for the most part, but I had some issues with the way Uncle Linus was written.
I also think Nell was written somewhat unbelievably. The author hints in her author’s note that Nell’s reaction to finding out she was essentially adopted was a bit extreme. I agree.
Anyway, I enjoyed the book. I’ll read more Kate Morton. If you enjoy historical fiction with a dash of mystery, this book is not likely to disappoint.
Moderate: Miscarriage
lynnannwalsh's review
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content, Murder, and War
decembermagpie'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? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
naye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Incest, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder