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taras_reading's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Enjoyable and engaging but too many ridiculous coincidences and the random inclusion of the Holocaust felt weird.
Minor: Antisemitism
kersley's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If a book made me cry during reading, it’s an instant 5 stars. What do I rate a book that made me ugly cry several times…
“The years apart will feel like nothing compared to what we have before us”
Also, it moved me a little to see my country being mentioned casually in the book (Mauritius) ♥️
“The years apart will feel like nothing compared to what we have before us”
Also, it moved me a little to see my country being mentioned casually in the book (Mauritius) ♥️
Graphic: Abandonment, Antisemitism, Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Homophobia, Hate crime, Infidelity, Murder, Death, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Grief, Cancer, Dementia, Kidnapping, and Medical content
brynngaybee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I read this on the recommendation of my manager who said it was her favorite book and I had to read it, while I am not quite sure it lived up to the hype I certainly enjoyed it a lot! I didn't care that much about the childhood parts but they were mostly funny enough. I liked a lot of the adult stuff more, although the characters drove me crazy sometimes. It was very sad but some other parts of the book were funny. My manager said it was similar to A Little Life which I have not read yet, but still may be a good option for fans of that book. There is a lot of coincidences and quite a bit of death and wild events going on. I am here for the drama, but it may not be for everyone. The way all the characters were interconnected was interesting to me, but it did not seem very realistic, depends on what you care about in a story I suppose. Overall, very well written and emotional.
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Police brutality, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Dementia, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
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