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cassielaj's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
This is fun. Clover is a strong protagonist from the get-go, which is excellent because this book is really a one-woman show. I liked the concept of saying “fuck it” for a day, especially in the way that it interrogated the physical and emotional labor that is expected of women, especially mothers, outside their regular jobs. Clover’s escapades are quite funny, though I started to get uncomfortable with just how far she was pushing it as the day went on — which was the author’s smart way of illustrating the point that we have to find a balance between being overly accommodating and being flat-out mean so that we can stand up for ourselves without taking others down.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts
ender24's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.75
A throughly entertaining book that surprisingly got pretty deep with generational trauma, motherhood, and loss of identity that comes with it. Would absolutely read again.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism