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sruhsh's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Racism
snowydaze's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
I received a copy of the Audiobook the myth of Surrender from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Overall I enjoyed listening to this book. The narrator Carlotta Brentan read with a lot of emotion which helped getting invested in the story. The characters developed a lot through the story and I found the plot really well thought-out. I will suggest looking at trigger warnings as a lot happens in the book. Finally I think this book is a great learning experience For anyone wanting to learn a bit about the history of adoption and how it can affect the women and girls who were forced to give up their babies.
Overall I enjoyed listening to this book. The narrator Carlotta Brentan read with a lot of emotion which helped getting invested in the story. The characters developed a lot through the story and I found the plot really well thought-out. I will suggest looking at trigger warnings as a lot happens in the book. Finally I think this book is a great learning experience For anyone wanting to learn a bit about the history of adoption and how it can affect the women and girls who were forced to give up their babies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Rape, Classism, Racism, Medical trauma, and Sexual assault
Minor: Cancer
thelovelylibrarylady's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? No
5.0
I almost didn't pick up The Myth Of Surrender because it was out of my comfort zone genre-wise. However, I am so glad that I decided to read this title because it was absolutely fantastic. The author's writing was beautiful and the story itself was both thought-provoking and heartwrenching. The story follows two young women who become close friends after meeting at a religious maternity home. There was a strong theme of body autonomy versus religious values, which is just as relevant in today's world as it was when this book was set. Once I started the story, I could not put it down. This will be a title that I recommend to everyone, regardless of whether they usually read historical fiction or not.
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(I received an audio recording of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)
(PUB DATE: AVAILABLE NOW)
(I received an audio recording of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
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