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lucyrambles's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my – where do I even begin to review the marvellous Dangerous Women? I must admit it’s been quite some time since I’ve had my mind blown by plot twists. If there’s one thing I can say about this book it’s that the plot twists are seemingly as endless as the sea they’re sailing upon.
The camaraderie between the women was heart-warming even if their relationships started off a little rocky. Their deep bond forms the longer they’re on the voyage to Australia destined for new lives. Each one who works on the coverlet with Kezia, the ship’s matron, has a truly tragic story to share about how they ended up in prison. The tales riddled with sexism, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, poverty, and pain were deeply disturbing and brought the human element to every character. It made me realise that it’s so easy to judge people for small misdemeanors without seeing the bigger picture. Dangerous Women encapsulated the need we must have to stand together against adversity.
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kstrahm21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
xom4e's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Murder, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual violence, Death, Infertility, Abandonment, Abortion, Child death, Body shaming, Cursing, Pregnancy, Bullying, Confinement, Deportation, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Violence
cathylpowell's review against another edition
5.0
meganstreb's review against another edition
3.0
teeny_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book tells a story of almost 200 women convicted of petty crimes in London, all being transported to a new place where they can start over. While on the voyage one of the women is viciously stabbed and hospitalised, there is a type of trial held with interviews for all possible suspects and witnesses to get to the bottom of who could have done it.
I enjoyed the story overall. However, the multiple POVs and time jumping was a little difficult to keep up with and was a little confusing.
This didn't have the ending I was expecting at all, but it was a very intriguing read, especially as it was based on actual events.
I would definitely recommend giving this a read!
carmen_jimenezv's review against another edition
5.0
ashwood_15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Rape
lilapersiatrevena's review against another edition
5.0
zoe42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0