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staceyinthesticks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Kidnapping
Moderate: Grief, Sexism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
Minor: Child death, Pedophilia, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Violence, and War
readingbetweenthenotes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a fascinating exploration of a lesser known event in history. I loved Asta's character and really related to her as a woman. I felt the writing didn't always have the best flow to it and found the use of parentheses a bit excessive - but on the whole, an enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Confinement, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Trafficking
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