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samanthaleereads'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
2.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Misogyny and Religious bigotry
joliebean's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lilybear3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the idea of retelling/adding onto the Hansel and Gretel fairytale. I felt the additional characters added more depth to the story and helped bring the village to life. The story was also kind of like a mystery in that you and Greta are given bits of information over time and are figuring out how it all fits together. The bits of a second story are at the beginning of each chapter in italics give a little more depth. Our MC is Greta, but (hot take) I wished for more of Hans even though he's a mess. I thought the story was intricate and interesting. That being said, the first like 60% of the book was slow paced, lots of discussions happening, not so much plot-driven. There was some world building involved, but it wasn't heavy so that made it hard to get into. Past that, the story picks up and it was good. Some people found reveals to be obvious, but I never pick up on those so it was a surprise to me!
Beautiful cover by the way! I could see this being adapted into a tv show or movie.
Graphic: Misogyny and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and War
chris_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexism, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Self harm, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Gore, Rape, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
madscientistcat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Miscarriage, Torture, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death and Religious bigotry
liesthemoontells's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Classism
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
loveinpanels's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Blood, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Abandonment