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odditymx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
sunshineariel's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Moderate: Pregnancy, Infertility, Death of parent, and Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Sexual assault
readwithtre's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
sarahreincastle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dreaminthepages's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Was invested in the characters lives then I wasn't then I was again and the cycle continued. The story/writing felt a little dry to me personally for what it was but glad I did finally finish this story (only took me many many months).
Was invested in the characters lives then I wasn't then I was again and the cycle continued. The story/writing felt a little dry to me personally for what it was but glad I did finally finish this story (only took me many many months).
seymone's review
3.0
I really enjoyed this novel. However, I gave it 3 stars because of its lack of return on investment. I became invested in these characters but we never find out what becomes of them. It's left to the imagination. Did the author run out of ideas? Also the ending of the story didn't make sense to me, so here I am on Goodreads trying to find out, if anyone else understood and explains it in their review.
fbroom's review against another edition
4.0
Nadia Turner's mother committed suicide and left her alone with her dad. Luke Sheppard is the son of the pastor at the local church. Their story is narrated by the mothers of the church, the elderly women who knew and watched everything. It started slow but I was hooked and it was very hard to put this one down. Many moments felt so real in this book. She was disappointed in how her dad dealt with everything after her mother’s death. She was disappointed in her mom because she just decided to leave her and go. She searched for comfort outside home. I can’t say more without spoiling the book. Great read but I wished it had more in certain parts. I also felt the ending was a little rushed.
nokchimbird's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Abortion, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
andalucia's review
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? Yes
3.75