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A review by cosybookcorner
Madam by Phoebe Wynne
4.0
Madam truly did ignite a fire in me, it was a beautiful and poignant story focusing on what it means to be a young woman. Despite being set in the 90s, it had this weird sense of Victoriana about it that would draw you in completely and snap you back to the 90s suddenly - both immersive and jarring, and completely excellently executed,
I adored the focus on strong Classical women, teaching stories with relevance to the modern today through women in history and literature. It completely reinvigorated my love of Classics, as well as sparking a feminist fire in my heart on behalf of the young women in the story.
The actual book and plot was beautiful and shocking and impactful, but mostly, this book had a truly profound impact on me as a young female classicist. I will carry this book with me in my heart, it reminded me to educate other young women and stand up for them. To uphold the values I believe in, and remember the lessons taught to us by classical women. Thank you to Phoebe Wynne for writing this book, it's exactly what I needed.
I adored the focus on strong Classical women, teaching stories with relevance to the modern today through women in history and literature. It completely reinvigorated my love of Classics, as well as sparking a feminist fire in my heart on behalf of the young women in the story.
The actual book and plot was beautiful and shocking and impactful, but mostly, this book had a truly profound impact on me as a young female classicist. I will carry this book with me in my heart, it reminded me to educate other young women and stand up for them. To uphold the values I believe in, and remember the lessons taught to us by classical women. Thank you to Phoebe Wynne for writing this book, it's exactly what I needed.