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eve81's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Racism, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
readingwithcoffee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I agree with others that it’s not on par with her best work even if the prose is still there. But also the book reminded how I really think Morrison’s work should be considered magical realism.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
mlewis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Body horror, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy
sky130's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying, Death, and Car accident