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veelaughtland'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
2.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
kasssandrrraaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
maggiedialtone'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
3.5
WILD ride. God, men can be so fucking disgusting. The story oscillates between Joan’s childhood memories and her present search for her half sister, Alice, after Joan’s ex shoots himself in front of her, in a restaurant. We learn about her history with this man and many other (mostly shitty) men who’ve crossed Joan’s path. the prose is simple, yet cutting and the chapters are short so I just flew through it. it was interesting and pretty engaging the whole time.
to be considered: a lot of the subject matter is pretty fucked up.
Maybe I’m just ovulating, but I feel like a sapphic b plot opportunity was missed between Eleanor & Joan, if even in Carmillaian undertones.
The pacing felt weird/inconsistent at times.
The end was ambiguous and I can see how this is a choice but I didn’t love it.
ALSO major trigger warnings (TW) for domestic violence, suicide, r@pe, loss of pregnancy, blood, lotta wacky shit
long story short I support women’s rights and wrongs 🤷♀️
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Pregnancy
claraelaine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Mental illness
pony_boy's review against another edition
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion
kimmytanzone's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Eating disorder, Abortion, and Abandonment
isajidy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
isajidy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
silver_violet'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? It's complicated
5.0
Should just leave it at that - this is a love it or hate it kind of book. Taddeo is an excellent writer and this book was intense. A must-read for female rage and an intense study on trauma/damaged women but do heed the trigger warnings... this is a dark ride.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Pedophilia
Minor: Vomit
iwetmyplantz_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug use, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment