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lilisilver's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
samelia's review against another edition
2.0
Good idea - badly written. Was so bored I found it hard to reach the end.
pam2375's review against another edition
3.0
I remember reading this when it first came out in the late 90's and I remember loving it! When I re-read it, I did not remember one single thing from my previous read. And, I don't remember why I loved it so much. I have never experienced the loss that this family did, but I found each one of the characters more frustrating than the last; and I was unable to relate with any of them. I think that JM tried to get us to identify with Beth and appreciate her honesty in her feelings, but it just didn't happen for me.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I found this story to be quite depressing. I was also very annoyed with the mother, but it's hard to judge, since I can't even imagine what it would be like to be in her situation.
skyhiiigh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book was okay . I did like how it ended though l.
kaynuh18's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
2.25
emybooksandcoffee's review against another edition
2.0
Corny. HORRIBLE main characters. I really hate to say this but please watch the movie with (totally likeable) Michelle Pfeiffer instead.