the_readingraven's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love how this book captures the "he said, she said" scenarios, where we as the reader have to ultimately decide how things played out. It has been so fun discussing with my book club members our thoughts and feelings about all of these characters, the scenarios they put themselves in, and guessing what would happen in the next time period. I think Reid did a great job of placing us back in the '60s and '70s, I truly got an idea about how things were back then.
The characters were so fleshed out, their personalities totally shined through the writing. I appreciate how every character could be loved/loveable but have their own faults at the same time. I found myself getting frustrated with a character but then understanding where they were coming from so it made it hard to have a true feeling about them. I still think my favorites are Karen, Graham, and Warren. Karen is the most genuine and stays the truest to herself. Graham is loyal but to a blinding point where I don't think he gets the big picture. Warren just wants to rock out man, give my guy a joint, and let's call it a day. lmaoo I honestly am not too sure about how I feel about Daisy and Billy, our two MC's. I couldn't tell if I liked them or not for the majority of the book. I will say, I am glad that Daisy listened and Billy made his final decision. Camilla is a saint and a better person than me cause things would have gone down way differently.
The reveal at the end was definitely shocking, I literally gasped out loud. The final section also made me a little teary-eyed due to a specific character. I will say, I did remove a star because I was expecting a lot more drama towards the end. Overall, it was a solid book and I am excited to start the show!
Moderate: Drug use, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic friendship
farmpaws's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was expecting a bit of a different twist, or a bit more of an explosive ending, but I think that was more because this is not the style of book I usually read. This is 100% character driven and it’s extremely well done, so I’m not unhappy in the slightest with how it was done or ended.
I had such a great time, I finished the latter half within a day.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Abortion
abbasaurusrex'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
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Abortion and Suicidal thoughts
texashippie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Sexism, Abortion, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
amyhab'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
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abortion
maride'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? Yes
3.5
Camila, Daisy and Karen deserve waaaayyyyy better.......
Hoping that the series is better tho
Graphic: Drug abuse, Death, Grief, Abortion, Addiction, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Cursing, Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Toxic friendship
maggiemaryamos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Self harm, Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Abortion, Alcohol, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
cloud_of_eden'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
Graphic: Abortion, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
lucy_readsbooks13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
7HoEH made me cry like crazy, and while this is emotional, it didn't push me river the edge.
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Drug use
Moderate: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Medical content, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Cursing, Car accident, and Pregnancy
aih's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts