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merlesstorys's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book was a tough ride.
The writing style was really painful for me (because it was so slow and the letters didn’t really help me feel immersed) but at the same time Laurel‘s story was quite beautiful.
If it weren’t for the slowness of the book and how I really didn’t get to connect with anyone in this book, I may have given it more stars, but 2 feel right to me right now.
This book felt quite therapeutic though, even if it’s just in the knowledge of that I‘m happy I‘m not as depressed and traumatized as Laurel.
The writing style was really painful for me (because it was so slow and the letters didn’t really help me feel immersed) but at the same time Laurel‘s story was quite beautiful.
If it weren’t for the slowness of the book and how I really didn’t get to connect with anyone in this book, I may have given it more stars, but 2 feel right to me right now.
This book felt quite therapeutic though, even if it’s just in the knowledge of that I‘m happy I‘m not as depressed and traumatized as Laurel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Violence, Dementia, Car accident, and Death of parent
chrissssssss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Car accident