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gnuoymas's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
NOW THIS RIGHT HERE??? THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!
we FINALLY get a book from the perspective of the real unconventional, daring QUEEN of Ireland, baba. with the last two novel we follow cait that, while her decisions were controversial at the time of publication, does not translate well in a modern context. however, i think we can find that sense of rule-bending and status-quo challenging from baba that is still worth inspecting today.
baba, cait's bestie, has been in a lackluster marriage with her wealthy husband and is looking to find meaning in a more fulfilling relationship while still holding on to her conventional success (ie successful marriage, wealth, etc). of course she struggles with this as she tries to live the "best of both worlds," but i think that she questions much of the expectations that society has placed on her which is interesting! much more so than the hopeless romantic of cait.
giving this a 4/5 because, while i enjoyed this perspective much more, i don't think that the writing was gripping or interesting as it could've been.
we FINALLY get a book from the perspective of the real unconventional, daring QUEEN of Ireland, baba. with the last two novel we follow cait that, while her decisions were controversial at the time of publication, does not translate well in a modern context. however, i think we can find that sense of rule-bending and status-quo challenging from baba that is still worth inspecting today.
baba, cait's bestie, has been in a lackluster marriage with her wealthy husband and is looking to find meaning in a more fulfilling relationship while still holding on to her conventional success (ie successful marriage, wealth, etc). of course she struggles with this as she tries to live the "best of both worlds," but i think that she questions much of the expectations that society has placed on her which is interesting! much more so than the hopeless romantic of cait.
giving this a 4/5 because, while i enjoyed this perspective much more, i don't think that the writing was gripping or interesting as it could've been.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Suicide
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