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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
The Curse of the Flores Women is a stunning and tragic story as told through two narratives separated by nearly 100 years, though intrinsically connected.
The story touches on the challenges that women face, both historically and in the modern era; as well as the strength that is found by witnessing the struggle against oppression.
The characters of the teenage girls and young women in the fictional small town of Bom Retiro in 1918 are as lively and relatable as Alice in 2010.
I particularly enjoyed the use of lace coding and the concept of an unfinished history being revisited and adapted by the retrospect only time can provide.
I am very grateful to have been given access to this translated ARC by Amazon Crossing.
The story touches on the challenges that women face, both historically and in the modern era; as well as the strength that is found by witnessing the struggle against oppression.
The characters of the teenage girls and young women in the fictional small town of Bom Retiro in 1918 are as lively and relatable as Alice in 2010.
I particularly enjoyed the use of lace coding and the concept of an unfinished history being revisited and adapted by the retrospect only time can provide.
I am very grateful to have been given access to this translated ARC by Amazon Crossing.
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book and the feminist theme. The characters have strong personalities and really contributed to the progress of the story.
One character I didn't like was Tia Fermina. I don't care if she had reasons. Most of the time she was just a bitter old lady who was kind of hypocrite for someone who claims to be a "devout" christian.
All in all, the story was bittersweet and had a good ending.
One character I didn't like was Tia Fermina. I don't care if she had reasons. Most of the time she was just a bitter old lady who was kind of hypocrite for someone who claims to be a "devout" christian.
All in all, the story was bittersweet and had a good ending.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
While I enjoyed the writing and main storyline, I felt like there was too much going on. There are too many characters to follow and remember. Some of the characters storylines didn’t really add much to the core story.
Wish the writing stuck with the Flores family and Eugenia’s story more without peppering in outside characters like the schoolmaster getting his own chapter. Made it a bit harder to follow things. Overall I did still enjoye this as it was a solid read.
Wish the writing stuck with the Flores family and Eugenia’s story more without peppering in outside characters like the schoolmaster getting his own chapter. Made it a bit harder to follow things. Overall I did still enjoye this as it was a solid read.