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A review by knit
Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The art references really took me back to art school. Each one was perfectly curated for the themes of the book.
At times the descriptions of Lydia’s relationships with her mother and with food where difficult but overall they were relatable.
It’s interesting to read about a vampire who isn’t over powered. Lydia feels like a young woman who was way too sheltered growing up (think catholic school girl) and is just figuring out who she is and what she wants while also being non-human. It’s like seeing the vampire before they become wealthy, successful, and sexy.
At times the descriptions of Lydia’s relationships with her mother and with food where difficult but overall they were relatable.
It’s interesting to read about a vampire who isn’t over powered. Lydia feels like a young woman who was way too sheltered growing up (think catholic school girl) and is just figuring out who she is and what she wants while also being non-human. It’s like seeing the vampire before they become wealthy, successful, and sexy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, and Car accident