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A review by analenegrace
The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book stands out as a unique 'slice-of-life dystopian novel '. Unlike typical dystopian narratives where characters overthrow oppressive regimes, our protagonist, Jo, navigates life under such a regime, making for a compelling read.
I really appreciated that the author forces us as readers to really consider who will be the most impacted under oppressive regimes, unlike a lot of books in this genre that make white women the most oppressed and do not consider race or sexuality in their dystopian.
While there is an adventure plot and Jo is directly experiencing the oppression of being accused of witchcraft, unlike the last seven chapters, the plot is more about her everyday experiences, which I thought was fantastic.
The writing here was so gorgeous. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did an amazing job. I liked the more ambiguous ending and how it felt like this was actually only the beginning of Jo's story.
I really appreciated that the author forces us as readers to really consider who will be the most impacted under oppressive regimes, unlike a lot of books in this genre that make white women the most oppressed and do not consider race or sexuality in their dystopian.
While there is an adventure plot and Jo is directly experiencing the oppression of being accused of witchcraft, unlike the last seven chapters, the plot is more about her everyday experiences, which I thought was fantastic.
The writing here was so gorgeous. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did an amazing job. I liked the more ambiguous ending and how it felt like this was actually only the beginning of Jo's story.