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tetedump's review against another edition
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Mental illness, Animal death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
megelizabeth's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
This book is odd and unsettling and gruesome and a bit like a fever dream. The writing is gorgeous and the character of Naamah is wonderfully crafted, and whilst I felt very uncomfortable during and confused during some of my time reading this, I did enjoy the experience overall. As someone with only a very rudimentary knowledge of the original Noah's Ark story, I was slightly surprised by how much I got out of this; it really shifted my perspective and made me think in ways I hadn't previously considered.
I will say that, whilst I liked the ending well enough, I did find it a bit underwhelming, and it didn't have the emotional impact on me that I expected it to, as I did feel emotional at several earlier points throughout the book. Still, I do think this is a story that will stay with me, and I'm glad I got to get to know this version of Naamah - rewritings focusing on historically ignored women will always be my jam.
I will say that, whilst I liked the ending well enough, I did find it a bit underwhelming, and it didn't have the emotional impact on me that I expected it to, as I did feel emotional at several earlier points throughout the book. Still, I do think this is a story that will stay with me, and I'm glad I got to get to know this version of Naamah - rewritings focusing on historically ignored women will always be my jam.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal death, and Child death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Rape, and Misogyny
Minor: Vomit, Abortion, and Suicide
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