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A review by jennaynay_mpls
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
4.0
I started this book after finishing A Song of Ice and Fire. I was excited to get back to things that I love - history and character-driven storytelling.
The book is told from the points of view of four different women. However, the stories intertwine so elegantly, that the overall plot becomes more cohesive with each additional character. In the end, you feel that you've read one fascinating story, not a series of fragments. Also, each narrator has their own voice. All of their perspectives are deep and fascinating - there are no weak links.
In the end, I loved the book because history very rarely tells women's stories, especially the stories of "everyday" women from ancient times. This book gives them life - aspirations, regrets, pain, and the strength to persevere. It explores the idea that strength comes in different forms, and the love means something different to each of us. the characters are relatable even though the story is set 2000 years ago.
The book is told from the points of view of four different women. However, the stories intertwine so elegantly, that the overall plot becomes more cohesive with each additional character. In the end, you feel that you've read one fascinating story, not a series of fragments. Also, each narrator has their own voice. All of their perspectives are deep and fascinating - there are no weak links.
In the end, I loved the book because history very rarely tells women's stories, especially the stories of "everyday" women from ancient times. This book gives them life - aspirations, regrets, pain, and the strength to persevere. It explores the idea that strength comes in different forms, and the love means something different to each of us. the characters are relatable even though the story is set 2000 years ago.