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hntrthmpsn31's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Colonisation
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Lesbophobia, Outing, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
emimli's review
challenging
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I haven't cried this much because of a book in a long time. Daughters of the Deer is tough to get through (I recommend looking up content warnings before picking it up), but so so worth it. Jeanne's story in particular really resonated with me, and I found myself relating to many of her experiences and struggles despite the differences in time and culture. I can't recommend this novel enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Transphobia, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation