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bookishchaos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism and Gun violence
Minor: Abortion
romorel'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
Some readers might find the beginning slow moving, but information is teased out so cleverly that the pages keep turning.
You’ve got interpersonal drama, betrayals, a diverse and realistic cast, and a main character whose humanity I felt strongly, topped off with an incredibly well-constructed, complex and compelling plot.
Gardner uses descriptive, accessible language, she is not flowery but her imagery is rich and compelling. Her characters are human, well developed and easy to relate to.
The clues are teased out consistently and while the first half may feel slow to some the climax is a hundred pages of gripping action that will have you white knuckling your way through. We the readers are given a satisfying conclusion to the story, and a dénûment I’d describe as gentle and thoughtful.
For those who worry:
Kudos to Gardner for keeping me up til 2 AM to finish this fantastic novel.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Car accident
3readingcircus's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Car accident, Abortion, and Death of parent
nodogsonthemoon'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Abortion, and Pregnancy
ruth_power'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
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, and Murder
bookswithmybulldog'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Stalking
Minor: Cancer and Abortion
addiecsmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gore, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
wonderfulxwonderful's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
mbedrosian's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Abortion
mmarlborough's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Abortion