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The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts by Soraya Palmer
4 reviews
rltcoach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.5
This book weaves the narrative of a family through generations and across continents.
Parts of it took my breath away.
Parts of it filled me with rage.
Parts of it made me blush.
At least once, I was brought to tears, and at the end, I was left longing for another beginning.
I'm so glad to have experienced this one, and am looking very much forward to Soraya Palmer's next book of tales!
Parts of it took my breath away.
Parts of it filled me with rage.
Parts of it made me blush.
At least once, I was brought to tears, and at the end, I was left longing for another beginning.
I'm so glad to have experienced this one, and am looking very much forward to Soraya Palmer's next book of tales!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
michaelttay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I went through every emotion multiple times!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Abortion
Minor: Rape, Terminal illness, Cancer, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage
Take your time because it’s often heavy but the author does a great job of having lots of moments of humor and joy too.liorallen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
2treads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
"Nothing more dangerous than a story with an owner that no one can touch." –Beatrice
For me, it is the seamless weaving of our orality and roundabout ways of telling stories and histories that make this such a worthwhile read. Palmer has paid homage to the wealth of history that our stories represent. Using this very fractured family where violence, resentment, communication and its lack, familial dysfunction, and sexual identity are their own little stories.
For Sasha and Zora, their home was always volatile. Even when stories were shared, there was that darkness that seemed ingrained in the essence; how the one who tells shapes it for their own purposes. Here, the interaction between mother and daughters and father and daughters shows a complicated dichotomy and how parental influence and actions recur through generations.
I love the way Palmer reimagined our folklore, using it to tackle and highlight issues that are widespread and all too prevalent in our communities. Reading Beatrice and her daughter's stories was both a reckoning and celebration of the intricacies of our history and homes.
For me, it is the seamless weaving of our orality and roundabout ways of telling stories and histories that make this such a worthwhile read. Palmer has paid homage to the wealth of history that our stories represent. Using this very fractured family where violence, resentment, communication and its lack, familial dysfunction, and sexual identity are their own little stories.
For Sasha and Zora, their home was always volatile. Even when stories were shared, there was that darkness that seemed ingrained in the essence; how the one who tells shapes it for their own purposes. Here, the interaction between mother and daughters and father and daughters shows a complicated dichotomy and how parental influence and actions recur through generations.
I love the way Palmer reimagined our folklore, using it to tackle and highlight issues that are widespread and all too prevalent in our communities. Reading Beatrice and her daughter's stories was both a reckoning and celebration of the intricacies of our history and homes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Body horror
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