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kiwialexa's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
steph_phanie's review against another edition
4.0
This is more than the story of a bookseller in New Zealand. It is the story of a daughter, mother, sailor (extraordinaire!), lover, survivor, and fighter. She was not perfect, but she was courageous and passionate, and that has brought her to the wonderful place she is in today.
There were some moments where I would have liked more context, detail, and emotion, but overall I enjoyed reading about her vibrant life.
*Please note the content warnings.
Graphic: Child death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Abortion, and Murder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
cturn's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Police brutality, and Death of parent
kimi72714's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Terminal illness, Violence, Police brutality, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War
Ruth, the author, has lived a very full life and as such, as experienced a great deal, including many horrible circumstances. They are generally handled with grace, but look up the CW before you begin.