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A review by paws2pages
The Change by Kirsten Miller
dark
inspiring
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I wanted to love this book. I wanted to feel connected to the characters. And in some moments, I did.
I liked the concept of 3 women coming into their own power in their late 40s, and I even liked some of the elements of traditional mysticism, but there was no need to make it super-power-ish.
Ultimately. I felt like the story dragged on, and I agree with others that the story never really made up its mind on what kind of story it was telling - empowering, yet fun; dark with elements of social commentary and true crime; a fantastic tale in which women prevail. It was too much in too many pages.
That being said, it was worth the read.
I liked the concept of 3 women coming into their own power in their late 40s, and I even liked some of the elements of traditional mysticism, but there was no need to make it super-power-ish.
Ultimately. I felt like the story dragged on, and I agree with others that the story never really made up its mind on what kind of story it was telling - empowering, yet fun; dark with elements of social commentary and true crime; a fantastic tale in which women prevail. It was too much in too many pages.
That being said, it was worth the read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder