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The Patron Saint of Pregnant Girls
by Ursula Hegi
3 stars.*
I download this one based on an online recommendation of upcoming feminist literature.
I wasn't a huge fan. It was an interesting story-although I struggled to make sense of the characters and the time frame. It takes place in a small German village in 1878, and all of the lead up conjured up the impression that I'd be back in Water for Elephants. The only real similarity was the circus. I struggled to relate to any of the characters and the imagery and allegory was just lost on me. It is the story of Lotte and her husband Kalle who suffer following the tragic drowning of three of their four children. They village where they live is home to a former monastery that has been converted into a home for pregnant girls run by nuns. It is also the story of 11-year old Tilli, a pregnant girl who comes to care for Lotte's surviving son after her baby is taken from her and Lotte cannot function after the loss of her other children.
I really enjoyed the writing style and the imagery. I just didn't connect with the story.
*with thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for this honest review.
I download this one based on an online recommendation of upcoming feminist literature.
I wasn't a huge fan. It was an interesting story-although I struggled to make sense of the characters and the time frame. It takes place in a small German village in 1878, and all of the lead up conjured up the impression that I'd be back in Water for Elephants. The only real similarity was the circus. I struggled to relate to any of the characters and the imagery and allegory was just lost on me. It is the story of Lotte and her husband Kalle who suffer following the tragic drowning of three of their four children. They village where they live is home to a former monastery that has been converted into a home for pregnant girls run by nuns. It is also the story of 11-year old Tilli, a pregnant girl who comes to care for Lotte's surviving son after her baby is taken from her and Lotte cannot function after the loss of her other children.
I really enjoyed the writing style and the imagery. I just didn't connect with the story.
*with thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for this honest review.