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cian_'s review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The plot is lackluster to me and I found the “murder” stuff to be melodramatic. I also genuinely don’t understand why they built a random ass bridge. If it was destroyed so many years ago, why is the dad coming out of the woodwork to ask his kids he abandoned to help him build a bridge?
I found Penelope’s life to be the most interesting. If the book was from her perspective, I probs would have liked it more
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and War
carlytenille's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
6 stars, no notes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol