ljgolden's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual violence, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide, and Gun violence
highladymila's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tragic and beautifully written, Eldridge explores how one fateful act moves through tight knit families and communities, leaving no one untouched. Developing a diverse and detailed cast of characters who are neither the fully good or fully bad, but complex in their emotions as they come to terms, or refuse to come to terms with the death of a child. Told through the eyes of mothers, fathers, siblings, friends, and even the town priest, this book captures the pain and grief as well as the intrinsic strength of families and community centered around LaRose,the little boy who holds the spirit of those who came before.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Child death, and Abandonment
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