A review by karingforbooks
The Book of Lamentations by Rosario Castellanos

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The writing itself is gorgeous and she has so many good reflective lines that go to all the issues of society. However, you need CONTEXT for this book and I didn’t have enough. Also serious internalized misogyny so that was less fun.