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mothersuperior_4's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Slower with overall less character development than A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Smith’s first novel was so wonderfully insightful and I had high hopes this would be equally engaging, but it fell short by comparison. It’s a very real book, not “pretty” in the least; I often found myself frustrated at the characters’ behavior. If you’re looking for a feel good novel, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for a human story and a bit of social history, this is an interesting read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Emotional abuse
claudia_bow's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief
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