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jchappell's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
katiecentabar's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.25
A coming of age story, devastating and full of magic.
I would have rated higher except I didn't love the use of past tense. I understand why it was used as a device, but it left me with the feeling that there was going to be a shift in story that never came.
I would have rated higher except I didn't love the use of past tense. I understand why it was used as a device, but it left me with the feeling that there was going to be a shift in story that never came.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Incest, and Rape
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Self harm
josefina_na's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Grief, Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Incest, Child abuse, Racism, Rape, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug use, Addiction, and Drug abuse
lauraandrew95's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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? Yes
3.75
isabellehendo's review
5.0
well. now i feel empty inside.
i don’t know how to string words together after having finished this book. betty is truly an exceptional example of a coming-of-age story, in the most truly heartbreaking way possible.
this book deals with incredibly heavy content, and can feel overwhelming at times. but the way in which mcdaniels has dealt with these topics is remarkable - she has told this difficult story with grace.
i cannot say much of this book, other than i will be recommending this book to everyone i know. it is powerful, and sad, and moving. i listened to it as an audiobook, which was done exceptionally well.
i don’t know how to string words together after having finished this book. betty is truly an exceptional example of a coming-of-age story, in the most truly heartbreaking way possible.
this book deals with incredibly heavy content, and can feel overwhelming at times. but the way in which mcdaniels has dealt with these topics is remarkable - she has told this difficult story with grace.
i cannot say much of this book, other than i will be recommending this book to everyone i know. it is powerful, and sad, and moving. i listened to it as an audiobook, which was done exceptionally well.
smarcellus's review
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
r4chel_lee's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book. McDaniels captures heartbreaking stories and characterizes them with beautifully illustrative stories of animals and nature.
robingrey_34's review
dark
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? Yes
4.0
maisiewiggs's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0