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a_ab's review
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This book was very superficial, with only marginal attempt at realism, and, despite all efforts to the contrary, not much of a heart.
It felt like everyone was going through the motions, saying the plot-appropriate things, but somehow none of it felt genuine or earned. The kids are convenient props, the adults are very neatly divided into vicious malicious manipulators and benign well-meaning manipulators.
The book is ok to pass the time, but forgettable and meh.
It felt like everyone was going through the motions, saying the plot-appropriate things, but somehow none of it felt genuine or earned. The kids are convenient props, the adults are very neatly divided into vicious malicious manipulators and benign well-meaning manipulators.
The book is ok to pass the time, but forgettable and meh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
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