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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I was hoping this would be the ‘Song of Achilles’ for feminist rage and unfortunately it was not. There are many good passages about being a girl and a strong woman and how men view that and those were very real and evocative. Catherine’s story is heartbreaking. I think this Joan, while completely unrealistic physically, is very realistic internally. Many women are angry and want to avenge the people who have hurt them and their loved ones. I think the relationship between her and God is also good as she questions why things have happened the way they have. The writing style was a bit dense and it felt like it took a long time for the book to get going. I wish it was a little more concise and action packed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Violence
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