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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Was not in the mood for that story at the time. Seemed decent may finish later
A beautifully written and moving book. I loved it.
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
The Weight of Ink is so incredibly beautiful. You fall in love with each of the characters and root for them so desperately. Some of the writing can be a little dense, and there’s quite a bit of philosophy that takes a moment to decipher, but it adds to how complex and compelling this novel was. Everything connects and by the end the story is tied up in a bow that is simultaneously being separated as everything goes it’s own way. Definitely take the time to read this novel and really think on it, it is well worth it.
Many people loved this book, but I did not.
I had a hard time getting thru this book. I would go days and sometimes weeks without even thinking about it. But something always drew me back and wanted to know how Esther story ended.
I had a hard time getting thru this book. I would go days and sometimes weeks without even thinking about it. But something always drew me back and wanted to know how Esther story ended.
At the start, I loved that it was similar to Possession and People of the Book, but it’s about 1/3 longer than I needed it to be. Listening to the audiobook didn’t help-it is 24 hours of listening, and when the pace slowed, it really felt like it might not ever end. That said, the characters were interesting, the philosophy/concepts were handled well (no small feat), and if you’ve looking for an immersive, smart, historical fiction, this is pretty good.
My god, this book was an absolute masterpiece. One of the best books I've ever read. Ever.
This is a tough one to rate. It checks all MY boxes-historical fiction, strong female protagonist, and I learned something about an issue/time period I didn't know a lot about, and for that reason I give it 4 stars. However, it's not a book that I could recommend for many people's summer tbr list because it's a long book that is not a quick read. There are modern day niche-specialty historians geeking out on 17th century Judiasm and philosophy, and concepts that I didn't fully understand and, tbh, didn't always care about. I was very engaged with Ester's story, but less so with Aaron's, and Helen just broke my heart. I appreciate the astronomical amount of time it must have taken the author to research this book and I'm glad I read it.