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kygpub's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Dear one. You did not say that it would not happen to you. Or that I could protect you from it. You knew as well as I did that we have no chance against a time that needs heroes. You threw the snake ring into the sea. You would have to go far, far away, and you would not know what lies ahead.
I am staying behind.
o haunting, aching, bleeding heart of troy which lives on the very edges of its city walls. which cannot stop the process of decay, taking root and festering in the empty ribcage of the citadel. which savours the time, knowing it will inevitably run out. which cannot survive in a time that needs heroes, but still strives for even the smallest impact in the aftermath.
this is a book that truly understands its characters, that knows how to take a epic-tragic figure of myth and make her real, fallible, sympathetic in all her suffering and despite her mistakes—and believe me, she makes mistakes. that doesn't stop me from wanting to beat 90% of the men over the head with bricks, which is really the least they deserve. christa wolf is such a masterful writer. will get to the four accompanying essays and the rest of her work in due course (aka: when i finally, somehow, finish processing this book).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
iammmartina_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: War
soavezefiretto's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
ru_th's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Ich mache die Schmerzprobe. Wie der Arzt, um zu prüfen, ob es abgestorben ist, ein Glied ansticht, so stech ich mein Gedächtnis an. Vielleicht daß der Schmerz stirbt, eh wir sterben. […] Hier spricht keiner meine Sprache, der nicht mit mir stirbt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, and War
Minor: Suicide
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