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cscharfway's review against another edition
- 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
As someone who experiences anxiety, I could really relate to Elma’s struggle to acknowledge her issues. Her fear of being discovered taking medication hurt my heart and made me appreciate how steps have been taken in today’s society to break that stigma, though there is still a ways to go.
I liked the diversity of the characters, and how Elma’s way of thinking began to be shaped by her friends of colour. I also thought Nathaniel was a dream of a husband.
The only criticism I have is that the book started really tense and strong, really making it appear to be a science fiction book, but it didn’t continue on with that tone which was a bit disappointing. I would have liked more apparent diverges from the main timeline. It’s more of a historical fiction book than a science fiction, which I do still love, it just wasn’t what I was expecting when I picked it up.
If you liked Hidden Figures, you’ll like this.
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual content and Suicide attempt
minervacerridwen's review against another edition
4.25
I'm glad I finally got around to reading this book thanks to T & Fie!
(Note to my future self: for emetophobia reasons I will probably not want to reread this.)
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, and Vomit
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Antisemitism and Alcohol
asienerbrown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
cj13's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Antisemitism, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide attempt
rhall19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism
Minor: Suicide attempt
fantasycat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
anjasshelf's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
aleareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Vomit and Suicide attempt
carolined314's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child death, Dementia, and Suicide attempt