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While I couldn't finish The Shadow King at this time, it offered a compelling historical portrayal of the forgotten women soldiers in Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia. Through the eyes of protagonist Hirut, readers are transported into a tumultuous world of courage, betrayal, and resilience. However, some readers might find the pacing uneven, repetitive and the prose overly ornate. Nevertheless, it provides a valuable perspective on Ethiopia’s history and the role of female veterans. Additionally, it does not shy away from depicting the harsh realities of abuse and violence and for that reason investigating TW’s is advised. If you liked the movie The Woman King, this book might tickle your fancy.

hopefloats928's review against another edition

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Not in the right headspace- will come back.

ps2's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ashalah's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative inspiring fast-paced

4.75

irisvcroonenborg's review against another edition

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For now? Maybe? Might be a chance I pick it back up. Not sure if fiction (historical) is a genre I like. The writing was gorgeous, through.

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