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rockyc5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
That doesn't happen here, but it walks a close line.
The lyrical prose reads like many poems strung together. The unique writing with no "" marks for dialogue works surprisingly well, not causing confusion.
If you don't like it in the first 10 min, set it down it won't get better for you. But if you are intrigued, it should satisfy.
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Self harm, Death of parent, and Dysphoria
Minor: Body horror and Sexual content
shellballenger's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What made me pick it up: I was searching my local library for something different from what I have been reading and available immediately. 'Sisters' popped up and the description along with the cover art completely got me.
Overall rating: The way my jaw dropped multiple times during 'Sisters.' I'm still not sure I entirely understand what really happened, but I absolutely loved the way Johnson wove through the words and feelings of July and September and made you question so.many.damn.things throughout this entire book. I think I'll need to read 'Sisters' again, maybe in a tangible version, to really get the full story. If you're looking for a shorter, psychological mind-bender of a read - and aren't queasy - 'Sisters' is for you.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Alcohol
horizonous's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Sexual violence, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, and Death of parent
◦ Alcohol = Underage drinking◦ Mental illness = Depression
◦ Sexual violence = Revenge porn
seawarrior's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
kendalsbookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Bullying and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
james1star's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
erinbarton's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Self harm and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, and Grief
calisbooklog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
anniefwrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Mental illness, Sexual content, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing and Pregnancy
erindoesdesign'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
Graphic: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Abandonment