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dmathanas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism
joanna_banana'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
2.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Classism
alidaisy'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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
While there are mentions of many graphic themes, they aren't a part of the plot. However, there are scenes of the plot that actually includehlledfor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Rape, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
hereforthefunofit's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
i was most intrigued by the beginning of her life. i would have preferred much more of that mundane description rather than the narrative being overtaken by her relationships with men. consequently, the book lost steam for me in the centre, but the court aspect rejuvenated me a bit. it's an odd choice i think, but i definitely didn't hate it.
i certainly did not like the notlikeothergirlsification of kya. of course, she wouldn't be like other girls. girlhood is due to socialisation, which she did not have much of. however, the constant reference to it from the male perspective made me think (read: know) that that's not how the author meant it. kya's not like other girls, she likes birds. and that's supposed to mean something to me. it didn't. i also DEFINITELY did not like tate and his and kya's relationship for reasons i think should be obvious, although i don't see many comments about it. he's not noble. he's weird.
despite both sides, the book didn't have much impact on me. neither positive nor negative; hence, the rating.
back to my earlier question...is this not to kill a mockingbird with leaves?
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Car accident
lindsaywalsvick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Self harm, Terminal illness, and Injury/Injury detail
haleysversion'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
jaybird27'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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Murder
marileysan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
fallandfox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Eu entrei com expectativas altas por ler resenha de pessoas que leram para o clube da Reese's book club, eu adorei a leitura e consigo entender porque fez tanto sucesso.
Como escrevi antes, fiz a leitura pelo audiobook no audible em português. A escrita da autora em conjunto da narração da Tatiane Pasquali foi boa e consegui me deixar presa na história.
A kya é uma pessoa com muito sofrimento na sua história, já começamos a leitura sobre seu pai alcoólatra e violento e a mãe que vai embora abandonado Kya, antes do resto dos familiares fazerem o mesmo, deixando a garota sendo uma pré-adolescente sozinha e não aprender a interagir com as pessoas, e somente às vezes tendo alguém lhe sendo gentil e a ajudando.
O cenário do livro e o pântano de Kya e a cidade ao lado, quando ela contribuiu o mundo do livro a autora teve o detalhamento nas personagens secundários e principalmente em comparar a segurança que a personagem sentia com os animais e natureza em relação ao opressivo cenário do preconceito das pessoas.
Espero que minha resenha faça alguém sentir vontade de ler, foi uma boa experiência para mim e adorei o desenvolvimento que valeu a pena a leitura e um final que me deixou surpresa, mas fez sentido.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Moderate: Murder