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sapuri123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Classism
flowchelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Self harm, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and Classism
leau84x's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Misogyny
erikalynny'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief
kaliecameron's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
sofiam19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Blood, and Grief
maestro_cerrotorcido'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
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Grief, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
corporateballerina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The main aspect of the book I find interesting is its comparison of women. While characters like Alice and Annabel rely on men for their safety and purpose (to the point of hysteria and, arguably, idiocy), the selection of strong women and girls (Louise, Judy, Barbara) give the novel its backbone. It’s fitting that the story is set in the ‘70s, when modern feminism really starts making an impact in the United States.
There are other parts of the novel to consider as well, such as upper class vs. lower class. I enjoyed the book, and I look forward to the author’s future works.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity
christianaskaar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
noriebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail