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browngirlty's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This was a different book for me. I normally enjoy thrillers and mysteries. I enjoyed everything about this book the author was great writer I felt like I could visualize everything written. This book was an emotional read for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Racism
hannah_lou's review
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved reading this book! It felt like I was reading Ann’s autobiography, rather than a novel, because it was so well-researched. The dialect was great but always comprehensible. I enjoyed the easy pace and short chapters.
Ann took a remarkable place in history and was connected to many notable people; she also bridged the gap between very different eras of civil rights. I would call this story a coming-of-age story for Ann, our country, Jackie Kennedy, the civil rights movement, and fashion all in one.
Marvelous read.
A word about the first third of the book and a certain child marriage: It’s hard to read about the grooming and eventual marriage of twelve-year-old Ann. Sexual acts are described, not in graphic detail, but enough detail to be uncomfortable. While it’s hard to read, I encourage you to keep reading because the marriage does end and I believe Ann finds healing and independence.
Ann took a remarkable place in history and was connected to many notable people; she also bridged the gap between very different eras of civil rights. I would call this story a coming-of-age story for Ann, our country, Jackie Kennedy, the civil rights movement, and fashion all in one.
Marvelous read.
A word about the first third of the book and a certain child marriage:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Grief, Domestic abuse, Racism, Infertility, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Racial slurs, and Pregnancy
jeannine's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
0.25
I'm shocked that readers haven't added the biggest content warning of all: pedophilia. Part 1 of this book is mostly about the relentless pursuit of the 12 year old main character by a grown man who eventually coerces her to run away with him one afternoon to marry him. A somewhat graphic depiction of her sexual assault follows and marital rape occurs later...if you can consider what they have a marriage.
The main character's mother and grandmother know the child is being pursued and don't bother educating her about what he wants. They simply tell the girl to stay away from the man. She is kept completely ignorant.
The main character's mother and grandmother know the child is being pursued and don't bother educating her about what he wants. They simply tell the girl to stay away from the man. She is kept completely ignorant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Rape, Pregnancy, Racism, Misogyny, Infertility, and Domestic abuse
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