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bugsie's review against another edition
3.0
i really liked the premise and expected to enjoy it a lot. reading it tho felt a bit exhausting as schwartz constantly switches between different women and their stories. i think fragmentary novels aren't really for me and someone who has a better attention span might enjoy it a lot more
kirbyjones19's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
withlivjones's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Oh to be a lesbian artist in a messy polycule with other lesbian artists in 1920s Paris
I really enjoyed the interconnectedness of all the lives in this book, although at times it was quite hard to follow. I have a feeling this book is one that needs a couple of rereads before one fully “gets it”.
I really enjoyed the interconnectedness of all the lives in this book, although at times it was quite hard to follow. I have a feeling this book is one that needs a couple of rereads before one fully “gets it”.
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Death and Rape
Minor: Child death and Racism
chloensmith1's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eddie_qr's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kennedy1210's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
bellaisa0501's review against another edition
This is a very intelligent, complex book intertwining the stories of a handful of well- and lesser known women in the past 2 centuries. I started it as an audiobook and the narrator is great, however this is a book I need to physically pick up and read. There are so many beautiful quotes and intriguing connections that I would advise others to also get a print version.