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sianjkh's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this was good. so good. the descriptive language covered my brain like a blanket. my mother asked at some point if i felt I was suspending disbelief and truly this book had me captivated at every moment. however, this book suffers from the Elena Ferrante effect. Gorgeous writing and then! suddenly! there is a relationship with an older man. if it wasn't for the ending it would've gotten 5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Body horror, Child death, Cannibalism, and Suicide attempt
kimberlymarrinan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
The characters were unlovable, and that was for a reason. However, it was done in a way where it hurts to be reading about these terrible people. Tons of infidelity, and weird-ass relationships. By the end, there is no one to be redeemed except for The Family, the father's real family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There is a review quoted on the front cover that describes THE MARGOT AFFAIR as "exquisite." I have to agree. It's a story about betrayal and truth, but also -- and I think, truly, at its core -- the relationship between mothers and daughters and the desire to prove oneself. I absolutely loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Rape, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder, Infertility, and Pregnancy
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