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katiemcgregor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Daughter of the Forest is filled with atmosphere and slow building. This book takes it's time in everything it does and finds a beautiful rhythm within itself. While the Six Swansfairytale, is not original to this book, Marillier tells it in a way that makes it feel new, yet faithful to the source material. If you're to read any retelling of the story, this one is a great place to start.
Marillier's ability to craft her characters had me feeling their every pain (which there is a lot of) and basking in every joy. She does an incredible job of cultivating palpable relationships between the characters, which I imagine to be especially tricky since our main character, Sorcha, is mute for the majority of the book.
The other thing I'm especially impressed with is how the main villain of this book was portrayed. In some ways he was a bit of a caricature, but I honestly can't complain because Marillier made him so easy to hate.
Daughter of the Forest is a must read for lovers of slow burn and folklore. The Celtic setting is completely immersive and the storytelling is timeless.
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: War
juliarchetype's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Rape, and Torture
lisannerietveld's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Torture, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
btrz7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Miscarriage, Self harm, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
booksandmo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
liandra_bell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Torture, Violence, and War
coincidental's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Important trigger warnings to be aware of: SpoilerRape, emotional manipulation and abuse, physical abuse, starvation and disordered eating, self-harm by means of work/stings from a plant, animal abuse/murder, death of a parent, general violence.
For those sensitive to animals done harm: SpoilerThe dog does die - one at least. There is harm done to animals and whilst it is not discussed in excessive detail, the protagonist's narration of it does not gloss over.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
fleainabox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Pedophilia and Rape
Moderate: Animal death and Death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt