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elizabethww's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Abortion, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence, Hate crime, Dementia, and Deportation
jennifertordy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There were certainly some parts of this book that have not aged well but I was struck by how engaging it was. I loved the I Love Lucy aspect and the descriptions really took me to a specific place. A place that almost felt real. The imigrant experience felt honest and upfront. In general it was a fun, sexy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
emmyelizabeth's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
If I hadn’t read this book for class it would be 1 star. It’s 200 pages too long and I hated 90% of the plot as well as the writing but thematically it’s a work of art. Hate the words, love the ideas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Grief