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Julia
by Sandra Newman
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book almost broke me as much as 1984 did.
Since Julia is from the female POV of how it is to operate within the Party it reminds me The Handmaid’s Tale. Mostly because there’s apregnancy tie in. While not a pregnancy trope I’m not sure it’s central to the plot, but it does create tension.
This version of the story is a bit longer than the original, and it is hard to get through some of the tougher topics later on. This book is just as brutal as 1984. No less violent or emotionally brutal.
Read with caution.
Since Julia is from the female POV of how it is to operate within the Party it reminds me The Handmaid’s Tale. Mostly because there’s a
This version of the story is a bit longer than the original, and it is hard to get through some of the tougher topics later on. This book is just as brutal as 1984. No less violent or emotionally brutal.
Read with caution.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Physical abuse, Torture
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy