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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Unfortunately this just wasn't gripping me, I was quite bored.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Family saga meant to be a banner for women’s rights. A family of lace makers with a curse.
sad
medium-paced
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It had me in the first half, and then lost my interest in the second half. I found it boring and underwhelming. I’m glad it was free from Prime.
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a story of a group of women in 1918 in Brazil who are lace makers. It delves into the relationships between women, violence against women, and people trying to escape their circumstances with what they have.
It was an interesting read with well developed characters. Even the character who throws a wrench in the plan at the end, you could still understand why she did what she did. I also liked the comparisons of the various generations and looking at how much things don't change. While it did discuss depressing topics it was done well and still had a hopefull tone.
My main issues were the continuous use of the G** slur for the Romani people (it does make sense it context but still) and the length of the book. It was a good length for the story, but I think we could have delved more into the world and the people with a longer book.
It was an interesting read with well developed characters. Even the character who throws a wrench in the plan at the end, you could still understand why she did what she did. I also liked the comparisons of the various generations and looking at how much things don't change. While it did discuss depressing topics it was done well and still had a hopefull tone.
My main issues were the continuous use of the G** slur for the Romani people (it does make sense it context but still) and the length of the book. It was a good length for the story, but I think we could have delved more into the world and the people with a longer book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape
Moderate: Racial slurs, Murder
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced