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A review by theavidbookworm
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
This book was truly heart-wrenching to read. If it's possible to both love and despise a book for the pain it puts you through, this is it. There was so much sadness that I really had a difficult time reading this... Can't say enjoyable but I also can't say that it wasn't a good book.
The writing is solid, and does a very good job of pulling you in and keeping you there. The characters are wonderfully written.
My biggest struggle with this book (and the reason I can't rate it) would be the abundance of pain and suffering. It almost seems like overkill?
There is a rather explicit rape scene (first person POV, MC).
The writing is solid, and does a very good job of pulling you in and keeping you there. The characters are wonderfully written.
My biggest struggle with this book (and the reason I can't rate it) would be the abundance of pain and suffering. It almost seems like overkill?
There is a rather explicit rape scene (first person POV, MC).
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Death, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, War, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Cursing, and Injury/Injury detail