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shiraa 's review for:
The Witch's Trinity
by Erika Mailman
Besides being awed by the story, it was refreshing to read a book with an old female protagonist.
This book left me with two major takeaways-
1. Many women before me - our ancestors, people who paved the way for the kind of lives we lead today - were not so lucky themselves. They went up in flames for absolutely no justifiable reason. It made my heart heavy to know that on some level, we do carry this generational trauma. Just hearing and reading such stories is enough for me to feel immensely sorry for those who couldn't escape the cultural paranoia of those times. Simultaneously, I am grateful for having the luxury of choice and living in a world of science and reason (for the most part).
2. The absence of basic human needs does not only have physical repercussions but can manifest in several psychological ways. Of course, I knew this. But I am lucky enough to have never experienced that sort of scarcity. It was difficult for me to relate to neighbours and family members selling others out for a few measly morsels, but I've never been in that position so what do I know? This book offered me insight into the desperation of hunger and honed my empathy. I hope to be more considerate and thoughtful towards those less privileged than me in my own life.
It's a good read! I'd rate it 3.5. I'm definitely intrigued to research more about this, thanks to the author's notes as well.
This book left me with two major takeaways-
1. Many women before me - our ancestors, people who paved the way for the kind of lives we lead today - were not so lucky themselves. They went up in flames for absolutely no justifiable reason. It made my heart heavy to know that on some level, we do carry this generational trauma. Just hearing and reading such stories is enough for me to feel immensely sorry for those who couldn't escape the cultural paranoia of those times. Simultaneously, I am grateful for having the luxury of choice and living in a world of science and reason (for the most part).
2. The absence of basic human needs does not only have physical repercussions but can manifest in several psychological ways. Of course, I knew this. But I am lucky enough to have never experienced that sort of scarcity. It was difficult for me to relate to neighbours and family members selling others out for a few measly morsels, but I've never been in that position so what do I know? This book offered me insight into the desperation of hunger and honed my empathy. I hope to be more considerate and thoughtful towards those less privileged than me in my own life.
It's a good read! I'd rate it 3.5. I'm definitely intrigued to research more about this, thanks to the author's notes as well.