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A review by ldandridge
Women Talking by Miriam Toews
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A powerful story, and I really enjoyed the format of it being a record of their conversation over two days. Like others have said, though, I question the efficacy of telling this story through a man's perspective. Overall I really liked this and it will definitely sit with me for a while.
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexism