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dperezz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I will never forget about this book.
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Rape
sandro_reads's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
I found both sisters insufferable for the plodding first half of the book, each one-dimensional in their persona: Vianne the anxiety-ridden mother and Isabelle, the reckless rebel. We are told countless times how beautiful they both are and they seem to fall in love the way that only happens in romance novels (with some truly cringey dialogue).
The second half picks up the pace as each does their part to rebel against the war and I found the perspective from an occupied France to be a part of history I knew little about. I appreciate that the book does not shy away from the brutalities of war and the end is beautiful. A mixed bag but worthwhile read.
Graphic: War and Antisemitism
Moderate: Child death and Rape
ellsbells116'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
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Antisemitism
allikay14's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Sexual harassment, Death, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Child death, Deportation, Confinement, Genocide, Torture, Gun violence, Rape, War, Pregnancy, and Racism
lsaunder0724'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: Confinement, Death of parent, Genocide, Physical abuse, Violence, War, Deportation, Death, Gun violence, Child death, Antisemitism, and Torture
Moderate: Sexism, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
christine1195'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
3.75
Moderate: Sexual assault, Antisemitism, and Violence
ritapena's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Antisemitism, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault and Child death
notschshelby's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Genocide, Alcoholism, Murder, Miscarriage, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Death
fdoubledashx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Antisemitism, Murder, War, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment and Miscarriage
Minor: Terminal illness
rosecott'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: War and Antisemitism