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anamustacho's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Ik zou dit niet lezen als beginner. Je moet een basiskennis hebben van de cultuur en maatschappij uit die tijd.
Het is een zeer beschrijvend verhaal.
Ook heel vaag in veel momenten, zeker het begin had ik telkens het gevoel alsof ik een heel stuk gemist had. Maw is het aan de ene kant uitgebreid beschreven en aan de andere kant verwarrend vaag.
Onderwerpen als klasse, arbeidsrecht, sociaal recht, arm vs rijk, vrouwenrechten, overlijden en rouw, opofferingen, levenskeuzes, naastenliefde, geloof, trots en vooroordelen.
Het is een zeer beschrijvend verhaal.
Ook heel vaag in veel momenten, zeker het begin had ik telkens het gevoel alsof ik een heel stuk gemist had. Maw is het aan de ene kant uitgebreid beschreven en aan de andere kant verwarrend vaag.
Onderwerpen als klasse, arbeidsrecht, sociaal recht, arm vs rijk, vrouwenrechten, overlijden en rouw, opofferingen, levenskeuzes, naastenliefde, geloof, trots en vooroordelen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, War, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
halcyon_nights's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Too many deaths and tragedies. Featured more romance than I thought it would but the ending wasn't completely satisfying. A bit more hopeful in tone.
Also, what was with the weird hatred of the Irish? Apparently, they're dull and too simple to be able to operate machines compared to the skilled English laborers. At first I thought the anti-Irish bias was only one character's opinion but multiple characters implicitly disparage the Irish--even the male lead-- so I can only wonder if it might be the author's bias leaking through.
Also, what was with the weird hatred of the Irish? Apparently, they're dull and too simple to be able to operate machines compared to the skilled English laborers. At first I thought the anti-Irish bias was only one character's opinion but multiple characters implicitly disparage the Irish--even the male lead-- so I can only wonder if it might be the author's bias leaking through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Suicide
luisamostarda's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
The anti-Irish sentiment is strong in this one. Irish is used as an insult throughout