On a Woman's Madness by Astrid H. Roemer

On a Woman's Madness

Astrid H. Roemer with Lucy Scott (Translator)

284 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary race challenging informative inspiring medium-paced
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When Noenka's husband refuses her request for divorce, she flees her small hometown for the city, where life is simultaneously free and unfree: an open book; a closed door. Pulled between societal conventions and the aspirations of a woman with ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

challenging 77%
dark 55%
emotional 55%
reflective 55%
sad 38%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 22%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.51

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