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tianas_littalk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Lots of entwined secrets and revelations made within this book. The story and characters were well written and believable from the main players to those who were mentioned in passing. The varying genres (historical, romance, and magical realism) that came into play throughout the story kept me invested and thoroughly entertained from the beginning to end.
Graphic: Racism and Rape
Moderate: Murder
smreads24's review
challenging
dark
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape and Murder
Moderate: Racism
jmkendall0218's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Murder
rdvalley's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Despite a slow start, this story reeled me in. I was in tears by the end and I’m ultimately glad I didn’t give up on it. Set in 1950s Oklahoma, it’s a story of love, perseverance, and what happens when people trust themselves and their family with their darkest secrets.
Moderate: Rape and Murder