christynhoover's review

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challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

It's an anthology of short stories that were written over a period of 100 years by 19 women authors who had a connection in Wales (not all were born there). 

Many of them had a brooding tone. Some were more appealing than others. I especially found one interesting that concerned an illegitimate birth in mid-19th century Wales. I appreciated the glimpse into Welsh socio-cultural customs.

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