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A review by enya_ce
Alanna, la guerrera by Tamora Pierce
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A woman wrote this, and it shows.
I think the book does show some of the deeply ingrained self-doubt that Alanna has, in a way that most women can identify with.
Not only did she feel like she had to perform better than everyone else, and felt like it was her responsibility to prove women can do just as good as men, but there were also moments when she doubted her own skill, despite having proved herself several times, simply because she's been told repeatedly that a woman wouldn't be as good at it as a man.
Now, this does lead to some moments which really frustrated me, especially all of the times she, whether because of her dislike/fear of magic, or her own feelings of worthlessness, refused to listen to Destiny and the calling of the gods.
It kind of felt like a stubborn child covering their ears and eyes every time there's a sign, but maybe that was the point. She is still a child, after all. Maybe she simply feared destiny.
Despite that, it was a light and enjoyable book, and I'll keep searching for copies of the rest of the saga.
I think the book does show some of the deeply ingrained self-doubt that Alanna has, in a way that most women can identify with.
Not only did she feel like she had to perform better than everyone else, and felt like it was her responsibility to prove women can do just as good as men, but there were also moments when she doubted her own skill, despite having proved herself several times, simply because she's been told repeatedly that a woman wouldn't be as good at it as a man.
Now, this does lead to some moments which really frustrated me, especially
It kind of felt like a stubborn child covering their ears and eyes every time there's a sign, but maybe that was the point. She is still a child, after all. Maybe she simply feared destiny.
Despite that, it was a light and enjoyable book, and I'll keep searching for copies of the rest of the saga.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Violence and Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent