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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Red Clocks is one of the best and most unique books I’ve read in a while. I saw Leni Zumas on a reproductive justice panel years ago (she was great) and can’t believe it took me so long to read this. Note that it’s not a light story: this alternate US where abortion is illegal, IVF is banned, and the Personhood Amendment grants rights to every embryo does not feel so “ferociously imaginative,” just as I believe the author intended/predicted.
I loved the way this was written - Leni Zumas cleverly and creatively cuts right to the heart of many issues. I have not yet encountered any of the challenges that the four main women face, and yet I deeply connected with each of their experiences. I will say that the parts about the polar explorer went over my head. The themes of womanhood, motherhood, marriage, identity, DV, protest, and connection across history were incredibly compelling and well written. Would highly recommend!
I loved the way this was written - Leni Zumas cleverly and creatively cuts right to the heart of many issues. I have not yet encountered any of the challenges that the four main women face, and yet I deeply connected with each of their experiences. I will say that the parts about the polar explorer went over my head. The themes of womanhood, motherhood, marriage, identity, DV, protest, and connection across history were incredibly compelling and well written. Would highly recommend!
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I could add an explanation about why I DNF'd this book. However, sometimes a good premise is so badly concocted that I shouldn't have to explain myself. I refuse to be gaslit into thinking that the narratives in this book are expertly written and my intelligence (or lack thereof) is the issue at hand!
A really interesting storyline, especially considering the current political climate where parts of the book are already happening in real life, but I felt distanced from the characters and didn't really warm to anyone. Overall, didn't really live up to expectations.
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes