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smemmott's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-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
3.0
brittn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
eososray's review against another edition
2.0
This book did not resonate with me at all. I read the afterword that says it was a Canadian version of the feminist movement writings of the time, and I can see that in the story. There was nothing in the narrative to draw me in though. I did not feel empathy for her life or crisis's, I did not care for her family. I did not care for her self recriminations or strange thoughts. I found her view of her marriage disappointing but it evoked no real emotion.
I had thought my uninterest was due to the characters but maybe the time and place this story is written from is so far outside my experience that I could not appreciate it.
I had thought my uninterest was due to the characters but maybe the time and place this story is written from is so far outside my experience that I could not appreciate it.
pizzledmilk's review against another edition
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
scseward's review against another edition
Just wasn’t in the mood for literary fiction at this time. May pick up at a letter date.
trishtalksbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amethyst_hearts_books's review against another edition
3.0
Slow start, but a good ending. Looking forward to reading more of Laurence's work.
earthtomanda's review against another edition
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Stacey’s overwhelming desire for communication and connection struck a chord with me. While I disagreed with many of her actions, the candid description of her thought process allowed me to sympathize.
While I enjoyed this book, I definitely would not call it feel-good by any stretch of the imagination. Additionally, it had some of the most uncomfortable sex scenes I’ve ever encountered.
While I enjoyed this book, I definitely would not call it feel-good by any stretch of the imagination. Additionally, it had some of the most uncomfortable sex scenes I’ve ever encountered.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Body shaming, and Cursing
Minor: Child abuse, Racial slurs, and Vomit