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girrllie's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I read this due to a NYT story on the book and author. What a slog to get through. Point of view changes on a dime. Way too many and too long descriptions of what people are wearing and of furniture. And in the end I had little sympathy for the heroine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
regalreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Addiction, Biphobia, Racism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury