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nellicecilia 's review for:
The Merciless Ones
by Namina Forna
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read the first book of the series just before this one and wanted to dive right into the second book. About first 100 pages or so were not too interesting and I felt like I was bored. However, as a whole, this book kept me on its grip until the last pages.
I really appreciate how the characters in this book represent the sexual and gender diversity. As the books main plot is all about the differences and confrontation between men and women, and the whole society is built to favor men and subordinate women, it feels a bit overwhelming at times, as I imagine is the author's intention. Especially in today's reality we are living in, I feel it's super important to publish and read books like this. We have to support women and the LGBTQA+ people. I feel that the author has woven these themes into the plot and characters skillfully and subtly. I didn't realize any of the now-obvious hints on the first book that were made clear in this one. Well done, Namina Forna!
I really appreciate how the characters in this book represent the sexual and gender diversity. As the books main plot is all about the differences and confrontation between men and women, and the whole society is built to favor men and subordinate women, it feels a bit overwhelming at times, as I imagine is the author's intention. Especially in today's reality we are living in, I feel it's super important to publish and read books like this. We have to support women and the LGBTQA+ people. I feel that the author has woven these themes into the plot and characters skillfully and subtly. I didn't realize any of the now-obvious hints on the first book that were made clear in this one. Well done, Namina Forna!