Reviews tagging 'Animal death'
The Company Daughters: A heart-wrenching colonial love story by Samantha Rajaram
2 reviews
caseythereader's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thanks to the author for the free copy of this book.
- THE COMPANY DAUGHTERS is based on true events, and this practice is one I'd never heard of. It was harrowing and heartbreaking to read about.
- Even as tragedy and losses mounted, you can't help but root for Jana and Sontje as they try to do the best with what they're given and push back on the patriarchal structure of their society from the inside.
- This is maybe a minor spoiler, but it was such a surprise to me that I want to make sure to highlight it - this story is a sapphic romance between Jana and Sontje for much of the book. Of course, given the time period and their circumstances, it's a tough road for them, but it was so lovely to see them take joy and comfort in each other when they could.
- THE COMPANY DAUGHTERS is based on true events, and this practice is one I'd never heard of. It was harrowing and heartbreaking to read about.
- Even as tragedy and losses mounted, you can't help but root for Jana and Sontje as they try to do the best with what they're given and push back on the patriarchal structure of their society from the inside.
- This is maybe a minor spoiler, but it was such a surprise to me that I want to make sure to highlight it - this story is a sapphic romance between Jana and Sontje for much of the book. Of course, given the time period and their circumstances, it's a tough road for them, but it was so lovely to see them take joy and comfort in each other when they could.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Terminal illness, Trafficking, and Violence
ashhearddwrites's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.5
I love historical fiction that's so rooted in historical accuracy, and I enjoyed Jana's POV as she faced her hardships and eventually found some happiness and peace through Sontje and Able. Particularly liked the reader for the audiobook as well.
Content warning under the spoiler cut.
Implied past rape of Jana and off screen gang rape of Sontje. MCD.
Content warning under the spoiler cut.
Implied past rape of Jana and off screen gang rape of Sontje. MCD.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Rape, and Death
Minor: Rape
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