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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
The beginning was odd, but after I got past it, I really enjoyed the rest of the book. There was great value in the themes encompassing this novel, and I especially enjoyed how it was written in second person, establishing a more intimate, different type of connection with the characters.
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really loved this book and the second person POV was an excellent technique in really placing the reader firmly in the mind of Bisou. I liked the metaphor for hurtful men being wolves and how the power was passed down. The friendships were fresh and awesome, probably my favorite aspect of the book. My only nit-pick thing would be that I wish the book had also given the reader a bit of hope that not every man is a wolf. I think the author tried with Bisou's boyfriend James, but it didn't feel hit home for me. However, I finished this book in one sitting, it was so riveting and thought-provoking!
emotional
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:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent
Poetic
This book was so beautifully written. The words flowed like poetry. The only thing I could not get used to was the second person POV. It was completely distracting and the only thing that marred the otherwise flawless prose.
The feminist tones of the story were a nice change of pace. Strong female characters who do things on their terms and are there for each other.
This book was so beautifully written. The words flowed like poetry. The only thing I could not get used to was the second person POV. It was completely distracting and the only thing that marred the otherwise flawless prose.
The feminist tones of the story were a nice change of pace. Strong female characters who do things on their terms and are there for each other.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a person who couldn't care less about morality in fiction, I thoroughly enjoyed Red Hood in all its bloody glory. While I can see why some people think the book encourages murdering abusive men, the characters clearly say that not all men become wolves. The male characters who play a big part in Bisou and her grandmother's lives are clearly depicted as being unproblematic, and in the end the message is not about how women defend themselves from men. It's about how men need to stop becoming predators. Sometimes we just need to stop taking things too literally to get the message.
However, I do agree that the book might make some people uncomfortable, and that the second person perspective is not for everyone. It is also slow-paced at some points, particularly at the first section before Bisou gets to hear her grandmother's story. The ending is also quite abrupt, though personally I think it is a fitting ending for the book.
For those who think this is a fantasy book, it's not. Not really. It's set in the modern world, with the wolves and the hunters being the light fantasy elements. It's different from [b:Damsel|36260155|Damsel|Elana K. Arnold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1518818837l/36260155._SY75_.jpg|57912874] in terms of settings, so don't expect them to be similar.
However, I do agree that the book might make some people uncomfortable, and that the second person perspective is not for everyone. It is also slow-paced at some points, particularly at the first section before Bisou gets to hear her grandmother's story. The ending is also quite abrupt, though personally I think it is a fitting ending for the book.
For those who think this is a fantasy book, it's not. Not really. It's set in the modern world, with the wolves and the hunters being the light fantasy elements. It's different from [b:Damsel|36260155|Damsel|Elana K. Arnold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1518818837l/36260155._SY75_.jpg|57912874] in terms of settings, so don't expect them to be similar.
slow-paced
Feminist undertones in this modern day "retelling" of Red Riding Hood. Like Damsel by the same author, it doesn't really fit in the young adult category. But it also doesn't fit into to the more adult category. I definitely recommend this one for all high schoolers and up. It's a must a read in today's world.
This book is doing some interesting stuff, but I felt like it was 2nd person for no reason. Bisou was too specific of a character for me to feel a lot of relatability, and the 2nd person felt like it was forcing me to. There’s nothing wrong with having a character feel full and three dimensional, but I felt like I was taken out of the storytelling by the way the story was written in regards to POV. It ended up coming across a little gimmicky.