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ktdomurat's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
audreyywood's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Normal Women is unique in its story telling and was over all a pleasure to read. The book largely centers around motherhood being deeply fulfilling but not nearly enough to sustain a whole life off of. To find purpose is to find meaning and I appreciated how we saw Dani deeply explore this throughout the book, even if she is a mess through most of it. I also found the commentary on sex work refreshing and balanced. The author did a great job of representing sex workers in a fair light.
The story can drag at times and feel convoluted, but over all it was a fun read.
The story can drag at times and feel convoluted, but over all it was a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Trafficking, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Death, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment