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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. She somehow captures the complicated and raw feelings of motherhood, especially in the toddler years (minus killing small animals, don't read while eating).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My goodness this book fell flat - I have learnt my lesson that just bc a book has an interesting plot doesn’t mean it’s an interesting read. It could have been a short story with a lot more pizazz but this was a metaphor that just went on and on and reminded me of being back in English classes pointing out the obvious like oooeee ‘matted hair’ bc she’s becoming one with her ~wild side~
Also because it was so long nightbitch got annoying very quickly and I was the kind of bored where I was willing for a chunky stag or bear to yeet her when she was out being a dog as symbol of patriarchy or some shit just you know maybe a slight arc or drama in the story but no just the same thing over and over for 300 pages
Also because it was so long nightbitch got annoying very quickly and I was the kind of bored where I was willing for a chunky stag or bear to yeet her when she was out being a dog as symbol of patriarchy or some shit just you know maybe a slight arc or drama in the story but no just the same thing over and over for 300 pages
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Blood
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Unsure if I liked this? Maybe loved? The third act lost me a bit. As a story of a woman learning and accepting motherhood, it worked very well for me. As an unreliable narrator and person struggling with reality, great. As an artist trying to reckon with her self worth and notions of personal grandeur? Felt like a wish fulfillment journal exercise. Maybe that’s my own baggage, it’s certainly a book that invites you to sit with your baggage, bring it to the table for dinner. It had similar moments as such a fun age where the protagonist was self aware of being too self aware and also ignorant and it’s all a little too close to home. Also I’m considering getting pregnant and this was not an encouraging read for those of us who’ve always dreaded and seen motherhood as an existential death. Points for helping me uncover some mommy issue/early childhood trauma ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Gore
challenging
dark
mysterious
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:
Yes
dark
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes