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midnightstory's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
i cried at the end ngl
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Terminal illness, and Torture
drannieg's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A mixed bag, but broadly enjoyable and nice to see a book set not in the usual late Georgian or Tudor setting of historical novels. Nice depiction of the perils and venality of court (plus ça change) and the warped way in which 'justice' depends on who is in, who is out, plus class and gender.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
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