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A review by bethsbooketlist
Dangerous Women by Hope Adams, Adรจle Geras
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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๐๏ธ"That's what we, too, are like, us women. We're a patchwork ... We've turned ourselves into something. We're many small pieces, each of us different but now stitched together. A patchwork of souls"
I'm really happy I finally got to this book on my shelf. It's been sat there for a while and this month felt like the right time for this thrilling historical mystery. I loved that though this is a fictional retelling, there is a lot of truth throughout this book. The voyage of the Rajah, the main crew, the women it transported and the making of the patchwork quilt - all are true. And this fascinates me that these characters are possible embodiments of those that came before us. These women all came from difficult circumstances and sometimes impossible situations, making the best of what life threw at them. I had so much compassion for all these women, and to bring their stories into the light is wonderful of Hope Adams to do. The plot kept me guessing throughout, and the moving between past and present time lines was really well done. I didn't guess the culprit so it achieved the surprise element. Wonderful writing and suspense building, I would whole heartedly recommend!
๐๏ธ"That's what we, too, are like, us women. We're a patchwork ... We've turned ourselves into something. We're many small pieces, each of us different but now stitched together. A patchwork of souls"
I'm really happy I finally got to this book on my shelf. It's been sat there for a while and this month felt like the right time for this thrilling historical mystery. I loved that though this is a fictional retelling, there is a lot of truth throughout this book. The voyage of the Rajah, the main crew, the women it transported and the making of the patchwork quilt - all are true. And this fascinates me that these characters are possible embodiments of those that came before us. These women all came from difficult circumstances and sometimes impossible situations, making the best of what life threw at them. I had so much compassion for all these women, and to bring their stories into the light is wonderful of Hope Adams to do. The plot kept me guessing throughout, and the moving between past and present time lines was really well done. I didn't guess the culprit so it achieved the surprise element. Wonderful writing and suspense building, I would whole heartedly recommend!