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sydwishnow's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- 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
2.0
Unfortunately I wasn’t upset when this book ended. It was predictable and very slow. I think it idealized a friendship that was toxic with one friend repeatedly walking over someone else and taking advantage of her loss and need for love under the guise of being a good friend.
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Blood
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A look at female friendship in the 1960s and 70s between two women from very different upbringings, and an attempt at reconciliation ten years after a dark night led to ending their friendship. I enjoyed the dual timeline and the musical references from those years. Was a little slow at times and the characters could have been fleshed out a little more.
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Pregnancy