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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.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Pedophilia, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Colonisation, Genocide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Suicide, and Violence
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