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gannent's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don’t read much fiction, but this book made me want to read more. It reminded me why fiction can be so great. It was engaging and interesting without being confusing. At first I didn’t really understand what the author was doing with the different perspectives but quickly found myself immersed in it. Somehow the book manages to show the cruelties of life without being cruel itself. There were moments that were painful but they didn’t usually feel brutal the way some books do. The character voices were great. And I appreciated this because it’s so rare - the men felt like side characters in the stories of the women, while still not being props. Really great read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Animal death, Antisemitism, Infidelity, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, Sexual assault, Racism, Deportation, Genocide, Islamophobia, and Trafficking
sumia's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: War and Antisemitism
Minor: Rape, Suicide, Pedophilia, Deportation, Sexual content, and Alcoholism
alomie's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was bold and beautiful.
How the same events are described by 3 very different women is amazing, and I never once found this book repetitive.
The other stories that all weave into the main story is just something else, i dont think I've ever read anything quite as intricate as this book. Bloody brilliant.
How the same events are described by 3 very different women is amazing, and I never once found this book repetitive.
The other stories that all weave into the main story is just something else, i dont think I've ever read anything quite as intricate as this book. Bloody brilliant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Genocide, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Trafficking
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