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challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is written for complicated, messy women. It's for women who need to be told, "It's okay to be uncertain, and when you're certain, it's necessary to be honest. Don't be ashamed." So, naturally, most of the highly rated reviews heavily shame the MC. This MC simply does not do what most people want her to do, but this reader was praying for the ending that shockingly did happen. So many of her realizations were highlight-able for me, with great writing to boot. However, I agree with other readers that this debut novel's author wasn't given the Stephen King advice of "cut 10%"; in this case, 10% of redundant internal monologue. Overall, for me, still a worthwhile read. Spot on "Out of Your Comfort Zone" recommendation from The Storygraph.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Medical content
Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Grief, and Alcohol
knunderb's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infertility
danileah07's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Infertility, and Antisemitism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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