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The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf
by Isa Arsén
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
⭐️ REVIEW ⭐️
📖 The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf by @arsen.prose 📖
Thank you to #NetGalley and @putnambooks for the opportunity to read this eARC and provide my honest thoughts.
Synopsis: A sexy, atmospheric mid-century novel about two Shakespearean actors in an unusual marriage during one summer that will drive them closer than ever or rip them apart for good.
Emojis: 🎭🪞🩸💊♥️🏳️🌈🗡️
🌟Rating: 3.75/5 stars (Rounded to 4/5)🌟
My thoughts: The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf was not something I would usually pick up, but I’m glad that I did. This book was an emotional and raw portrait of sacrifice, the search for love/acceptance in many forms (self, friend, partner, public), and the struggle for power over one’s demons. There are challenging themes throughout the plot which may make this read sensitive for some (see trigger warnings).
The first half of the book was a bit slow, but by the middle of the book, I was hooked and found myself unable to put it down. Some of the plot points were a bit odd (traveling out into the middle of nowhere to perform for no one and getting mixed up with members of a drug ring), and a few of the Shakespeare references likely went over my head, but I enjoyed those that didn’t. Overall, I am glad I gave this book a shot, and found it captured and held my attention.
I hope you consider giving this one a chance. If you do, let me know your thoughts!
Trigger Warnings: suicide attempts, drug abuse, sexual assault
📖 The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf by @arsen.prose 📖
Thank you to #NetGalley and @putnambooks for the opportunity to read this eARC and provide my honest thoughts.
Synopsis: A sexy, atmospheric mid-century novel about two Shakespearean actors in an unusual marriage during one summer that will drive them closer than ever or rip them apart for good.
Emojis: 🎭🪞🩸💊♥️🏳️🌈🗡️
🌟Rating: 3.75/5 stars (Rounded to 4/5)🌟
My thoughts: The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf was not something I would usually pick up, but I’m glad that I did. This book was an emotional and raw portrait of sacrifice, the search for love/acceptance in many forms (self, friend, partner, public), and the struggle for power over one’s demons. There are challenging themes throughout the plot which may make this read sensitive for some (see trigger warnings).
The first half of the book was a bit slow, but by the middle of the book, I was hooked and found myself unable to put it down. Some of the plot points were a bit odd (traveling out into the middle of nowhere to perform for no one and getting mixed up with members of a drug ring), and a few of the Shakespeare references likely went over my head, but I enjoyed those that didn’t. Overall, I am glad I gave this book a shot, and found it captured and held my attention.
I hope you consider giving this one a chance. If you do, let me know your thoughts!
Trigger Warnings: suicide attempts, drug abuse, sexual assault
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt
Minor: Pregnancy