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cats33'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Dysphoria, and Classism
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Medical trauma, Stalking, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Colonisation
jamie_rich's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
bookishcookiemonster'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? Yes
3.75
Definitely had me reflecting a lot about my own life.
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Abortion
smaravetz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying
jennipea382's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
lindsayerin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Grief
Minor: Child abuse and Suicide attempt
breanneporter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The novel takes some interesting risks with style and storytelling that I really liked. It also isn’t always totally clear what it’s about, or at least it definitely doesn’t go where you as the reader think it will. It’s surprising and emotional and an intriguing read. I particularly liked the descriptions of Elizabeth’s career and of Jack’s childhood. I do think
Jack is a more sympathetic character, but I don’t know if that’s just because I personally relate more to his way of thinking and relating to his wife (and the world). I liked that we got both perspectives and that many other characters helped fill out the world. Somehow, after 19 hours on audio, I still felt like the ending was a bit rushed and unsatisfying (I wanted more!) and I’m not totally sure what to take away from this tale, but I know I’ll be thinking about it for a while longer and I’m really glad I read it. Recommend!!
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
mercerhanau's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
hdunscombe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
phantomsuitcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury