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Normal Women by Ainslie Hogarth

3 reviews

audreyywood's review against another edition

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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. 
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catriona176's review against another edition

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challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Not a lot truly happens, but she’s got such a wonderful way of describing place, scene and character that you find yourself not really minding.
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dangerdog's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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