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alecia9020's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75
sarafinley's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Infertility, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
jellyram's review
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
maleesi's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dkehrer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nicoler18's review
emotional
reflective
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
3.0
virtuadoll's review against another edition
5.0
Took a while to actually write a semi-lengthy review but here we go with my extremely brief thoughts.
Jacqueline Harpman rewrites the essence of life in complete separation from others, which raises the question of whether one's existence is meaningful in a life characterized solely by self-awareness.
“I realized far too late that I, too, had tasted love, endured sorrow, and was ultimately unquestionably human."
This book does something fantastic for me, as it sets out on a quest for humanity and connection among women.
Trapped within the confines of a cage, the protagonist navigates a world where womanhood is shaped by 39 other women surrounding her. Still, the purity of the unknown, combined with the ambiguity of belonging, creates a sense of detachment from the group of women that the main character considers to be both familiar and distinct. She feels she is a stranger, alienated from the rest and completely unable to be human or behave as such, and this is a truth she comes to accept from the beginning.
In the narrative, the protagonist consistently grapples with her humanity, and it's only after she recognizes death draws near that she encounters the understanding of humanity, and therefore the sensation of love.
I was immediately captivated and experienced an incredible range of emotions: from hope to despair, agony to pure shock, and finally deep contemplation.
This story will push you to the brink, haunting your thoughts while still allowing you to revel in the beauty of the descent into madness.
Jacqueline Harpman rewrites the essence of life in complete separation from others, which raises the question of whether one's existence is meaningful in a life characterized solely by self-awareness.
“I realized far too late that I, too, had tasted love, endured sorrow, and was ultimately unquestionably human."
This book does something fantastic for me, as it sets out on a quest for humanity and connection among women.
Trapped within the confines of a cage, the protagonist navigates a world where womanhood is shaped by 39 other women surrounding her. Still, the purity of the unknown, combined with the ambiguity of belonging, creates a sense of detachment from the group of women that the main character considers to be both familiar and distinct. She feels she is a stranger, alienated from the rest and completely unable to be human or behave as such, and this is a truth she comes to accept from the beginning.
In the narrative, the protagonist consistently grapples with her humanity, and it's only after she recognizes death draws near that she encounters the understanding of humanity, and therefore the sensation of love.
I was immediately captivated and experienced an incredible range of emotions: from hope to despair, agony to pure shock, and finally deep contemplation.
This story will push you to the brink, haunting your thoughts while still allowing you to revel in the beauty of the descent into madness.
madihancock's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tiinyhawk's review against another edition
5.0
“I was forced to acknowledge too late, much too late, that I too had loved, that I was capable of suffering, and that I was human after all.”
this book was devastating in the best way.
this book was devastating in the best way.