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annaonthepage'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Classism
mariella02'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
3.0
It reads more like a literary fiction book, especially in the past time line.
Contrary to most other reviews I've seen I actually really liked the 1974 timeline, for a lot of the book I actually found the group and their dynamics more compelling than Chess and Emily.
I'm actually really impressed by how much character work Rachel Hawkins was able to fit into this relatively short novel.
The mystery aspect of this book didn't feel too mysterious to me, hence my verdict that this read more like a literary novel. I never felt compelled to figure out what really happened and for the most part was able to guess where the story would go. Still I enjoyed seeing it unfold on the page.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Abortion, and Alcohol
charlotte_37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
tdawgg07'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
lialovesreading'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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
chanlo1994'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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, and Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage
Loved the twiststierraskye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Abortion
nursestern'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
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Drug use, Suicide, Murder, and Alcohol
staceen's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity
wrestleacademic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Drug use, Blood, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infertility, Suicide, and Vomit