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A review by thefantasticalworldofsara
Matrix by Lauren Groff
4.0
The way this book was pitched to me (or the way I remember it) was lesbian nuns and I mean yes this book is about an abbey in the 1200s in England where there are indeed lesbian nuns. But, primarily it's a book about power, womanhood and community. When you're viewed as the lesser sex what clever ways do you have to come up with to hold power and to build yourself a legacy? The main character Marie was infinitely more clever than I could ever hope to be.
It is not a particularly plot driven novel but even still I felt compelled by the story because of the characters, I wanted to know how far Marie could go.
This won't be a book for everyone but I certainly really liked it! If you're looking for historical fiction set not in a World War but still has the same tones of incredible sadness and hopefulness I recommend this one.
ps. Matrix pairs so well with another book I read this year, She Who Became the Sun which is a book that also talks about power and gender. Is this going to be a new niche reading love of mine? Maybe!
pps. Thank GOD I don't live in the 13th century. Shit SUCKED back then.
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It is not a particularly plot driven novel but even still I felt compelled by the story because of the characters, I wanted to know how far Marie could go.
This won't be a book for everyone but I certainly really liked it! If you're looking for historical fiction set not in a World War but still has the same tones of incredible sadness and hopefulness I recommend this one.
ps. Matrix pairs so well with another book I read this year, She Who Became the Sun which is a book that also talks about power and gender. Is this going to be a new niche reading love of mine? Maybe!
pps. Thank GOD I don't live in the 13th century. Shit SUCKED back then.
#IndigoEmployee