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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
I feel like I initially wanted to rate this higher because it is beautifully written and that has to count for something. But in reality a good 50% of this book is incredibly vivid descriptions of how disgustingly rank the medieval period was, especially the smell of it. There's only so many ways you can say people were sweaty and smelled bad before it gets tiring. I did enjoy Lisbet as a character, her dedication to the bees and to her children. Wish this author would write a gay historical story with a happy ending though.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this was such a beautiful book that shared such an interesting view of the dancing plague. i would read it over and over again
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed this! I wouldn't say any of the single plot/character threads were gripping enough to warrant the four stars but all of the themes added together were great. Superstitions, oppressive religion, women fighting against oppression, sapphic intrigue, and others. Good read.
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism
A beautifully sad book. I could say so much more but I think that sums up all my thoughts. I loved it.
this is so something's coming, so out of breath, i just kept spinning and I danced myself to deeeaaath vibes