A review by amdawson
Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles

emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was a slow starter for me. I had trouble deciphering the authors style (no quotations for dialogue, historical quotes leading in every chapter), but once I got it sorted a bit and understood better what was happening in the world I enjoyed it immensely. The story really hits on the complexity of the war, the brutal and violent decisions people were forced to make to survive and didn’t shy away from the atrocities committed by all. The book is saved from being depressing by the smart, witty, and hilarious comments of the main character. I would definitely recommend this one to the right person. 
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