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leslie_overbookedsocialworker's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Eating disorder
scientist's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Oof, this book hits hard. So well written and well developed, but the subject matter is just difficult. The author does an amazing job of following the main character’s development through her kidnapping and after. Gay is more known for her essays, but she obviously has mastered the art of fiction as well. I continue my admiration for the author and will continue to read my way through her work, although because of the difficult subject matter, I’m not sure I would reread this particular book.
Graphic: Violence, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Torture, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
fionac326's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
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