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A review by chandrayisaacson
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Evocative description, made me want to embroider everything I own. Strong women! Satisfying ending. Subtle magic. Interesting magical realism.
Graphic: Sexism, Abortion, and Colonisation
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Grief, and Death of parent