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shellballenger's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Type of read: Commuter Read.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Alcohol
kari_f's review against another edition
3.0
“I am not a person without her. My sister is a black hole my sister is a falling tree my sister is the sea.”
Billed as a gothic tale, this story is about two sisters and their complex (and often toxic) relationship with each other. The imagery and emotion throughout the book are palpable, especially when it comes to the pain of that sisterly bond and the depression their mother carries. There is also quite a bit of resentment and grief experienced for each member of this dysfunctional family.
I expected the house to play a bigger part of the book, with that “gothic” description, and I think with a bit more length and descriptive detail, it could have gotten there.
I predicted the end pretty quickly, but this didn’t necessarily detract from the story. I’m glad I read it but wouldn’t plan to reread it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Death of parent
poppysmic's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
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