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rhiannonisgreat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book was incredibly traumatic to read as a mother and as a woman. Starting with the Noelle's perspective where she explains meeting Floyd. She was clearly falling in love with him and this man found her attractive 'enough' but not really. At first it was clear he only wanted sex even though she was a Virgin at an old age. Any intelligent man could see she was interested in more. I am not at all sympathizing with her but his actions led her to do some crazy things just to "keep" him so to speak.
Next there of course is the kidnapping of ellie. A bright young girl who just wanted to pass her exams and graduate with her boyfriend at the time. She was kidnapped and for a long time didn't even know why. Then suddenly this teenager was pregnant, forced to have the baby with no medication in a filthy basement where she eventually passed away dreaming of her mother. As a mom these are some of my deepest fears, not to mention that she was so close to home and never found. If you have read this far into my reveiw and still want to read this book, you have been warned.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
ramato31's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
hannahvsd's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.75
Graphic: Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
lel524's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Suicide
amyrobs's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
sophieamreacher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ashlyncherie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
kzarate's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Pregnancy
dreamingofsmiles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
jesmardru's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment