srosa037's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Deportation, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexism, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Miscarriage, Genocide, Bullying, Torture, Antisemitism, Blood, Death of parent, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual violence, War, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail
gymjam_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There were many times I almost stopped reading as it got too slow but I'm glad I persisted. Even though it's a piece of fiction, it felt very real. I've not really delved into or learnt much about how it was to be in France during that time-frame so it felt like a history lesson wrapped in a believable story. It leaves you feeling reflective, heart-broken and inspired.
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and War
Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Death, Genocide, Grief, Sexism, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Cancer, Confinement, and Miscarriage
ehamlett's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Antisemitism, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Racism, War, Death, Racial slurs, Homophobia, Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Murder, and Physical abuse
jiyushier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Deportation, Gun violence, Murder, Misogyny, Alcohol, Cancer, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Racism, Physical abuse, Gore, War, Child death, Death of parent, Rape, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
nattattack_12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Infertility, Death of parent, Death, Child death, Cancer, Antisemitism, Torture, Hate crime, Gore, War, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Terminal illness, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Racism, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Rape, Gun violence, and Genocide
chasekj'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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Sexual violence, Gore, Gun violence, Medical content, Misogyny, Vomit, Grief, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Torture, War, Antisemitism, Blood, Cancer, Xenophobia, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
anushka_17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Death of parent, War, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Torture, Deportation, Violence, Blood, Child death, Death, Murder, Racism, Rape, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, and Grief
cassienolan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Mass/school shootings, Rape, Transphobia, Child death, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, War, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Murder, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, Death, Genocide, and Gun violence
gabi_06'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and War
aublyn105's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
i loved this novel so much it hurts. i wasn't expecting to read it as fast as i did, buy i had to it was THAT good. every character was interesting to me, and the plot was perfect. i'm glad there is more awareness being brought upon the WOMEN who struggled and fought to survive through this war. not only men were apart of war people! i would definitely pick this up again, and i can't wait to see the film.
"how can i start at the beginning, when all i can think about is the end?"
Graphic: Murder, War, Child death, Violence, Death, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Excrement, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
Minor: Cancer and Pregnancy