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eve_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
⁕ When reading the description of this book, I imaged a Kill-Bill-type revenge plot with a badass female MC. Instead, it focuses WAAAY more on the traumas of Joan’s past than any action she takes to seek retribution. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the resulting story, but it is NOT what was advertised.
⁕ There was a lot of potential to explore relationship dynamics, abuse, power, and control. BUT - these themes were often overshadowed by excessive use of violence for shock value, with little room for reflection or deeper exploration in the text.
⁕ I do think the audiobook narration was a massive success for Emma Roberts. The character of Joan is outside of her usual type cast and she succeeded in creating a gritty, dark experience for the reader.
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Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Alcohol
mermaidsherbet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Cancer, and Vomit
thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Joan likes married men. She doesn't know why, since they only bring trouble. After one kills himself infront of her and another married man, she leaves on a journey to find Alice.
After renting a place near Alice, from Lenny, a older man with a sordid past and dementia, she befriends and is obsessed with Alice. But life is never straight with Joan, her past ensures she's always on guard.
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Dementia, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Infertility, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
ladymirtazapine'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Vomit, Murder, and Alcohol
laurenparham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
katymat18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Blood, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Suicide, Murder, and Alcohol
emelymarie's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
nthomas4'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
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Abortion