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radh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Writing-wise, There were a ton of characters and at times it was a bit hard to keep track of them. Additionally, the first half of the book was a little slow but the second half was very interesting and kept you reading.
Moderate: Trafficking, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual violence
ncholmes2022's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
It switches between two points of view: Rill, a kidnapped child during the depression, and Avery, a modern day lawyer and politician.
The prose was lovely and well written.
Some of the content was rough to read, particularly the child abuse and pedophilia.
I also did not care for the relationship subplot in Avery's point of view and felt like it bordered on justifying emotional infidelity. I also felt like she had too many subplots going on at once, but maybe that let the reader feel the stress and busyness of her life.
I did see good character development in both her and Rill.
Overall this was a powerful book, and I would recommend it to those who can handle the content warnings below.
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Classism
am4man'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Trafficking
meganlafo'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism and Fire/Fire injury
chickaboogawah'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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
gmariposa1'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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
breezythebibliophile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
emoshtay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Pedophilia, Dementia, and Classism
erinb1414'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
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
isabelmargetts's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Dementia, and Death of parent