madamelacy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The setting of the Himalayas was beautifully described. However, I found this book a bit problematic as it’s about a group of nuns whose intentions are good but they are very colonial in their attitudes. They don’t try and understand the local culture. Some of the language was racist and wouldn’t get past a modern editor.
Very slow story which wasn’t as haunting as I’d expected it to be from the blurb. For a creepy nun story I recommend Holy Fools by Joanne Harris.
Very slow story which wasn’t as haunting as I’d expected it to be from the blurb. For a creepy nun story I recommend Holy Fools by Joanne Harris.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Death
ceri_reads_books's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
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