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chingona_solo'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? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Trafficking, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Cancer and Incest
lexcellent's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Classism
itsaas_r's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexual assault
eddalyd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Dementia and Abortion
jnorwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Violence, and War
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, and Colonisation
ayaminerva'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? It's complicated
3.75
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Structured like a memoir, the book takes us through generations and across countries as Violeta grows from a child to a centenarian and becomes witness to changes in political and sociocultural landscapes. These are captured as letters to her grandson, Camilo. The upheavals and unrest are framed from an upper class perspective but the progression allows for development and a shift of stance and beliefs.
Offhand, I once wondered why historical fiction are almost always told in a middle-upper income lens. I know now that if it is the voice of the poor, the pages may end under 50 as they are most often the first targets of violence.
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Violence
Minor: War and Pandemic/Epidemic
nreyno'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, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, and Grief
Moderate: Abortion
albaface'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
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Suicide, and Torture
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia
amandamuchmoreparker'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? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
kryskross's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness and Pandemic/Epidemic