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A review by qrschulte
The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a fantastic retelling. Takes the well-known story and turns it on its head, shattering expectations. I love a book with a good framing narrative, and this was no exception.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Classism, Chronic illness, Death, Body horror, Abandonment, Blood, Pregnancy, Grief, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement and Sexual assault
Minor: Antisemitism, Suicide, Torture, Miscarriage, and Animal death