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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
I'd hate to think that we, as a society, would let things get as bad as the Southlands are depicted. And I'd love to think that some day we can all live in harmony like the people in the City. The way the country/world is looking right now, I can actually see both scenerios playing...but I'll hold out hope for the City life. Starhawk really weaves a wonderful tale of the will and determination of the human race. The only reason I don't give this book a full 5 stars is the sex. I am by no means a prude, but I feel Starhawk used sex as a "cheat" in some areas of the story. Almost like if she didn't know how to describe or write about the feelings going on, the characters wanted to have sex. If the worries and duties of the future are such that they leave me with that much time to obsess about sex, I'm excited for the future! But seriously, a great read that really gives you something to think about and makes you look at yourself in the mirror to make sure you are as good of a person as possible...as pure of a soul as Bird.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
I'm having trouble choosing a rating for this book, or thinking of how to review it. For the first 100-200 pages I was pretty dubious. The concept had intrigued me and it was recommended by a friend, but the presentation was a bit off putting. However now having completed it, I know that was by intent - it set the stage for the events that happened particularly in the final portions of the book. This is not a comfortable book to read. At the risk of sounding dramatic, in our current political and social climate, I could see a future where a similar schism occurs. While not comfortable, it is a powerful book to read, it made me think, it made me feel and then challenge how I feel, and I am going to look for the other two books in the series with the hope that they stand up to the first volume.
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A hard book presenting two worlds we could possibly live in, one of life cultivated in the earth and in our spirits; one of destruction and continued exploration of Gaia and her creatures.
A good book for those who believe we need to replace the Master's House before we can dismantle it. An important book for those who need the vision for what that can be.
I only hope we don't need to reach ecological collapse before we can learn to live and work together.
A good book for those who believe we need to replace the Master's House before we can dismantle it. An important book for those who need the vision for what that can be.
I only hope we don't need to reach ecological collapse before we can learn to live and work together.
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There were parts that were a little too sweet, but overall there was a balance of reality and idealism. There were enough shades of complexity to show that it isn't necessarily a black/white all/nothing problem or solution. There were times when I could only read a few pages at a time, but I wanted to see how it ended. I wasn't as invested in the characters as I would have liked to be, but for the amount of activity and change occurring, it still worked. There were some elements that were too far-fetched, but I'm open-minded enough to allow that many things are possible even if my own personal experience doesn't confirm it. I appreciated the gentleness. I loved the revelation that instead of giving, we should receive until our cup overflows. That was beautiful and a twist on an old problem many of us experience.
For the second time in as many months, I read something WAY out of my comfort zone, reading this book, by self-described "eco-feminist", Starhawk.
I need to do that more often, reading things out of my comfort zone. This was an awesome book. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I need to do that more often, reading things out of my comfort zone. This was an awesome book. Thoroughly enjoyed it.