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amycarreira's review against another edition
emotional
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Medical content, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Abortion, Grief, Medical trauma, and Suicide
soobooksalot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Do not mistake your humanity for weakness."
Where to begin on Looking For Jane?
For starters, I loved this book. Such important messages about choices, motherhood and female empowerment; of medical safety and accessibility.
Of heartache, and groundbreaking victories for women.
Looking For Jane is told in multiple timelines among three main characters - Evelyn, Nancy and Angela.
Blending composite fact and fiction in Canadian history from the 1960s to present, the characters provide emotional insights into varied reproductive journies.
We are taken from a "maternity home" with forced adoptions in the 60s, to the road of legalizing abortions in the 80s, and the choices not easily - or at all - afforded in each.
I'm beyond impressed with debut author Heather Marshall's writing. It feels genuine, effortless (though I know there's no such thing as effortless in writing).
This is a special, unflinching read with some unexpected moments that absolutely kept my pages turning.
Though I know not everyone will be comfortable with the content, it's such an important part of our recent history and becoming more relevant each day.
I can't recommend this book enough.
Where to begin on Looking For Jane?
For starters, I loved this book. Such important messages about choices, motherhood and female empowerment; of medical safety and accessibility.
Of heartache, and groundbreaking victories for women.
Looking For Jane is told in multiple timelines among three main characters - Evelyn, Nancy and Angela.
Blending composite fact and fiction in Canadian history from the 1960s to present, the characters provide emotional insights into varied reproductive journies.
We are taken from a "maternity home" with forced adoptions in the 60s, to the road of legalizing abortions in the 80s, and the choices not easily - or at all - afforded in each.
I'm beyond impressed with debut author Heather Marshall's writing. It feels genuine, effortless (though I know there's no such thing as effortless in writing).
This is a special, unflinching read with some unexpected moments that absolutely kept my pages turning.
Though I know not everyone will be comfortable with the content, it's such an important part of our recent history and becoming more relevant each day.
I can't recommend this book enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Miscarriage, Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Self harm
Minor: Cancer and Infidelity
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