A review by lene_kretzsch
On a Woman's Madness by Astrid H. Roemer

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

2.5

Gorgeous prose and striking imagery can't overcome an eye-rollingly melodramatic story and a needlessly fragmented, overly complex structure. Too long by half, as well. An interesting curiosity rather than a great work of art, I guess I'm glad I read it but I won't be searching out more by this writer.