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A review by recycledwords
The Amendments by Niamh Mulvey
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Spanning 3 generations, The Amendments gives insight into differing opinions on women's reproductive rights in Ireland in a way that I feel was sympathetic to both sides.
Being a novel about women's rights, the main focus is on the female characters. The men in their lives are not excluded from the novel, and we do sometimes hear their opinions, but they are not placed centre stage. I liked the presence of the men, sometimes they feel a bit forgotten in women's literature.
I loved this book, the women's stories were relatable, the characters developed in interesting ways and the central issues of faith and women's reproductive rights were handled with nuance and care.
Being a novel about women's rights, the main focus is on the female characters. The men in their lives are not excluded from the novel, and we do sometimes hear their opinions, but they are not placed centre stage. I liked the presence of the men, sometimes they feel a bit forgotten in women's literature.
I loved this book, the women's stories were relatable, the characters developed in interesting ways and the central issues of faith and women's reproductive rights were handled with nuance and care.