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A review by feliciarene
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
4.0
✦ "a man's holy of holies contains God's laws, but inside a woman's there are only longings" ✦
★ = 4 stars
I wasn't totally sure what to expect from this novel, given its content. But I can happily say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. While a few creative liberties were taken here and there, I think that Sue Monk Kidd did an incredible job of filling in the blanks, crafting a story that we as readers could relate to and a heroine that could be admired. Ana was ambitious, resilient, and courageous, not to mention witty and scholarly, in a time where a woman possessing any of those traits was condemned. As a historian, it was especially interesting to see the influence of feminist theology in her writing. Overall, this was a thought-provoking story with an interesting perspective!
content warnings: rape, body mutilation, blood, stillbirth, slavery, sexism, execution (crucifixion), violence
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★ = 4 stars
I wasn't totally sure what to expect from this novel, given its content. But I can happily say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. While a few creative liberties were taken here and there, I think that Sue Monk Kidd did an incredible job of filling in the blanks, crafting a story that we as readers could relate to and a heroine that could be admired. Ana was ambitious, resilient, and courageous, not to mention witty and scholarly, in a time where a woman possessing any of those traits was condemned. As a historian, it was especially interesting to see the influence of feminist theology in her writing. Overall, this was a thought-provoking story with an interesting perspective!
content warnings: rape, body mutilation, blood, stillbirth, slavery, sexism, execution (crucifixion), violence
Full Review: Link
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