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awderrick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
mglwndz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, and Domestic abuse
zetiacg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, and Pregnancy
cfreeman129's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Murder
figsofpeach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: War
sdub1996's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
floralvinyls's review against another edition
3.0
i get that this is set in the 70s and psychotherapy was even more stigmatized than it is now, but come on. ernt was severely traumatized and instead of putting a stop to his antics, the townspeople just kept on not doing anything, when it was crystal clear that cora was not able to save herself and leni from him. that part was so frustrating and i feel like in order to be consistent with their characterization, all those death threats towards ernt should have stopped being threats. things in this book tend to happen (or not happen) for the plot only, not because it is particularly realistic.
another reviewer also said this reads like trauma porn, and i have to agree. every possible bad thing happens in this book, which quickly becomes very predicable, but i also makes it even more unbelievable that the author tried to have it end in a happily-ever-after-way.
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
masonrpena's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
Maybe I'll pick it back up in the future 🤷🏻♀️
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Xenophobia, and War
Minor: Sexual content
suzquinn97'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail