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A review by mirivii
La ragazza con la Leica by Helena Janeczek
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
I got this book gifted on my birthday by a friend. He said he chose this as it's both about a strong woman and photography, so it would resonate with me.
Little did he know, that those two things would have been the last thing that I would find captivating about this book. Helena Janeczek's writing style is absolutely fascinating. Both her descriptions and her dialogues are so engaging, you can’t help but feel connected to the characters and the story.
I was weeping for Gerda and her lovers, her friends, her could-have-been, her lost talent. I was weeping for Gerda because I started loving Gerda so much that I could not comprehend why I would not have the chance to meet her.
This story is not about love nor talent, it's about ideals and haveing the courage to stand up for what you believe in. And eventually, having to pay the prize for such courage. Because it's cosmic karma.
Little did he know, that those two things would have been the last thing that I would find captivating about this book. Helena Janeczek's writing style is absolutely fascinating. Both her descriptions and her dialogues are so engaging, you can’t help but feel connected to the characters and the story.
I was weeping for Gerda and her lovers, her friends, her could-have-been, her lost talent. I was weeping for Gerda because I started loving Gerda so much that I could not comprehend why I would not have the chance to meet her.
This story is not about love nor talent, it's about ideals and haveing the courage to stand up for what you believe in. And eventually, having to pay the prize for such courage. Because it's cosmic karma.