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_nayla_ 's review for:
The Midwife's Apprentice
by Karen Cushman
The book left me with such a weird feeling! It felt at once childish and incredibly adult. I felt uncomfortable yet comforted. It was just . . . strange. I don't know how else to describe it.
I really enjoyed reading about historical people who weren't wealthy, royal, or lordly. The attention to detail was pleasantly surprising. I appreciated the little hidden treasures, like how the "science" of childbirth was so unquestionably absolute, how soap was made, or the kinds of foods served at a roadside inn.
Poor Alice, I hope she gets everything she needs. I want her to adopt Edward, thrive as a midwife, and never again know what it's like to be hungry or abused—accompanied by her apparently immortal cat. I've such a tender heart for her!
Overall: a quick read that'll leave you hollowly happy, and sadly fulfilled
I really enjoyed reading about historical people who weren't wealthy, royal, or lordly. The attention to detail was pleasantly surprising. I appreciated the little hidden treasures, like how the "science" of childbirth was so unquestionably absolute, how soap was made, or the kinds of foods served at a roadside inn.
Poor Alice, I hope she gets everything she needs. I want her to adopt Edward, thrive as a midwife, and never again know what it's like to be hungry or abused—accompanied by her apparently immortal cat. I've such a tender heart for her!
Overall: a quick read that'll leave you hollowly happy, and sadly fulfilled