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holiday7's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- 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? No
3.0
Now that I've read this for a second time, I can say that this is definitely 3 stars instead of 5. I don't know why I loved this book SOOO much. I mean, it's still good. But not like, amazing type good. It's just plain good. So yeah. The Willoughbys is definitely Lois's best novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Religious bigotry, War, and Grief
Minor: Violence, Alcohol, and Kidnapping
jselliot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A childhood favorite that handled heavy material well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Grief, Religious bigotry, and Genocide
Minor: Kidnapping and War
queer_frog's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, War, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Gun violence and Kidnapping
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