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tashtasher's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Sexism, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, and Misogyny
Moderate: Grief, Alcohol, Death, Xenophobia, Animal death, Child abuse, Excrement, and War
Minor: Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Violence, Miscarriage, Torture, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Islamophobia, and Adult/minor relationship
rosemaryfay's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a lot more intense than I remembered. Lots more death and heartbreak, and I think I underappreciated Cushman's skill in making Birdy both loveable and a brat.
One quibble I have is that not all girls were married off so young as we imagine in the middle ages, even noble girls. it does serve a purpose in this particular case though.
overall, an enjoyable reread.
One quibble I have is that not all girls were married off so young as we imagine in the middle ages, even noble girls. it does serve a purpose in this particular case though.
overall, an enjoyable reread.
Moderate: Miscarriage, Child abuse, Religious bigotry, and Adult/minor relationship
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