A review by jlye
Women Talking by Miriam Toews

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This book will stay with me for a long time. Religion is used as a weapon against these women, but also serves as their source of comfort and guidance. I am an atheist, but very much appreciate seeing the world through the lens of these beautifully written characters. My only critique is  having watched the movie right after finishing the book, I prefer the shift to having Autje as the narrator.
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