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honeybees_library's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I felt like it was so slow in the sense that I felt like I had read SO much, then at the end of my reading session for the day/night, I realized I would only knock out like 10% more of the book. Since pretty early on in the book I had been saying in my head “when is this going to end, or get interesting enough to where I actually actively want to read it to see what happens?!”
The character/narrator of Joan and her experiences were sometimes relatable, but she was also extremely unlikable. I hated her character at times and her actions. I understand having childhood trauma and going through traumatic experiences, but just some of the things she did, or thought about, were very disturbing. I felt like I was reading trauma porn at times throughout the book. I personally would not recommend this book.
I also was just not a fan of the writing itself. There are certain words that the author feels the need to repeat what seems like a hundred times. I also found the writing to be confusing to the point where I was asking myself “what’s the point she’s trying to get across?” I felt like I was reading a diary/journal of random occurrences and the narrator’s thoughts all thrown together in a way that didn’t make sense.
If anyone does decide to read, be warned there are graphic scenes of sex, rape, murder, miscarriage, and suicide.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Murder
lily_kruse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
boywithtoothache's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
marinalikeaboatyard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve noticed this trend lately of so many authors using the structure of switching between past and present until it all catches up, and I wasn’t sure I could do it again. I will say, that structure - imho - doesn’t *always* serve the novel well, as it kind of holds up the plot at points in favor of exposition. I think maybe it should just have been better spaced out or cut down a bit. HOWEVER, in the second half, it really accelerates and you absolutely can’t wait to find out what exactly happened and how it’s going to play out. There’s a bit of ambiguity in the end, but you ultimately feel that the cycle has been broken in some way, and that the main character has made peace with past and is ready to begin again.
Major content trigger warnings - some very challenging passages that some readers may find triggering.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, and Panic attacks/disorders
n0e11e0000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Stalking, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Vomit, and War
virtualdragonkitty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence and Vomit
ienbdri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
charvermont's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
dakotahreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Abortion, and Murder
greyyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment