A review by jtlars7
Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution's Women by Laura Kamoie, E. Knight, Heather Webb, Kate Quinn, Sophie Perinot, Stephanie Dray

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I was looking for a historical fiction novel and had enjoyed My Dear Hamilton and another by Stephanie Dray, so I decided to try this novel of the French Revolution. It’s divided into 6 parts, each focusing on a different woman and written by a different author. While I ended up enjoying the book overall, it felt like work to get into each new section. It’s been a long time since I read Marge Piercy’s City of Darkness, City of Light, but I might recommend that one first.
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