mishka432's review against another edition
4.0
Read for Cohen's Central American Lit class. Interesting symbolism with the tree and its relationship to the protagonist, and also lots of revolution plot.
lpreadstoo's review against another edition
Interesting setting, dramatic. Interplay between the inhabited woman and the history that inhabits her swings a little too heavily modern at the expense of the historical. Worth a read.
tinana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
elizpaghetti's review against another edition
5.0
Holyyyyy that was captivating, inspiring, honest, and overall *chefs kiss*.
I mean so much was said about:
- a search for community within politics (I felt Lavinia was so much more impassioned by her personal encounters with others than the foundation and principals of the movement)
-privilege as a tool in liberation movements being alienating, but most helpful in this form (Her class and position helps the movement so much but it upsets her on some level because it distances her from her companeros considerably).
- masculinity, femininity, the woman as an oasis motif, internalized misogyny
- history as nonlinear, our ancestors and predecessors as intertwined with our present self and inseparable
Ugh so riveting!!! So well written (and I assume translated)!! Would easily read again
I mean so much was said about:
- a search for community within politics (I felt Lavinia was so much more impassioned by her personal encounters with others than the foundation and principals of the movement)
-privilege as a tool in liberation movements being alienating, but most helpful in this form (Her class and position helps the movement so much but it upsets her on some level because it distances her from her companeros considerably).
- masculinity, femininity, the woman as an oasis motif, internalized misogyny
- history as nonlinear, our ancestors and predecessors as intertwined with our present self and inseparable
Ugh so riveting!!! So well written (and I assume translated)!! Would easily read again
markisius's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
xio's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
fansch's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
jelliestars's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Violence
merixien's review against another edition
4.0
Kitap geçmişte ataları olan yerli halkın İspanyollara karşı direnişinden bugünün siyasi isyanına ve feminist devrime kadar geniş bir süreci, büyülü ve hayali bir şehirde kadın karakterlerin merkezinde anlatıyor. Aslında androsentrik bir ortamda özgürlüğü için savaşan bir kadının hikayesiyle; maço bir coğrafyada kadın olmanın getirdiği eşitsizliği ve ayrımcılığı, ebeveynlerin kız ve erkek çocuklarını yetiştirme konusunda izledikleri farklılıklara kadar çok güzel ortaya koyuyor. Aynı zamanda yazarın kendi hayatından da izler taşıyor. Bu yüzden de çok etkileyici, ancak maalesef tavsiye edemeyeceğim. Çünkü çeviride çok ciddi bir problem var, kitabın İngilizce ve Almanca’ya aktarılırken dahi korunan şiirsel dili Türkçe çevirisinde altüst olmuş durumda. Ancak daha büyük sıkıntı çeviride bazı paragrafların hatta bazı bölümlerde sayfalarca metnin atlanması, çevirilmeden geçilmesi söz konusu. Bu yüzden de kitapta tuhaf kopukluklar var ya da anlatım çok dağınık gibi hissediyorsunuz. Umarım yazarın yayın haklarına sahip yayınevlerinden birisi kitabı yeniden -düzgün bir çeviriyle- yayına hazırlar. Zira çok güzel bir kitap aslında.
josi1911's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75