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a1exander's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexism
Moderate: Pedophilia, Bullying, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Suicide, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Abortion, Body shaming, and Death of parent
foraging_pages's review against another edition
3.0
Caldonbrae Boarding School, Scotland, 1990s.
This gothic tale of elitism is told in part by using anecdotes of women from the Classics…Dido, Lucretia, Hippolytus, Medusa, and more. Women who dared to take control of their own lives, women who died for it.
A young, forward-thinking professor of the Classics, Rose, is surprised yet happy to take up a position at the famous Caldonbrae Hall. That is until she realizes it houses some of the most elitist thinkers in all of Britain and produces conforming girls. Anyone who has dared to swim against the current has been “dealt with.”
Rose navigates the gilded halls, endures taunts from her female students, and slowly uncovers the horrifying truths of why the girls are sent to Caldonbrae and isolated from the modern world.
It was enjoyable for the most part. I was never bored despite the lack of plot and rather focus on characters and ideals. It was dark and disturbing at times.
This gothic tale of elitism is told in part by using anecdotes of women from the Classics…Dido, Lucretia, Hippolytus, Medusa, and more. Women who dared to take control of their own lives, women who died for it.
A young, forward-thinking professor of the Classics, Rose, is surprised yet happy to take up a position at the famous Caldonbrae Hall. That is until she realizes it houses some of the most elitist thinkers in all of Britain and produces conforming girls. Anyone who has dared to swim against the current has been “dealt with.”
Rose navigates the gilded halls, endures taunts from her female students, and slowly uncovers the horrifying truths of why the girls are sent to Caldonbrae and isolated from the modern world.
It was enjoyable for the most part. I was never bored despite the lack of plot and rather focus on characters and ideals. It was dark and disturbing at times.
mochi_sunday's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Good read. Great ending. I wish it’d had a touch more depth to it, but otherwise a triumphant read.
pinkvogue's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Child abuse
Moderate: Xenophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Trafficking
barbiegirl1993's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
meadtoread's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
aghanty's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
doritobabe's review against another edition
5.0
I'm surprised this book has as many low reviews as it does. Maybe there's something they're afraid of acknowledging by reading these pages... hmmm...
Great read. Great in our "me too", post Epstein/Weinstein world. Really gives one something to think about.
Great read. Great in our "me too", post Epstein/Weinstein world. Really gives one something to think about.