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jordanbolker's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Miscarriage, Colonisation, and Classism
ruthmoog's review against another edition
3.25
Having said that, all the action happens in the last few chapters. After the storm at the beginning - the very interesting premise! - it plods slowly through the life of a timid protagonist... Over half way through the book I felt like nothing had happened.
But given that it's based on actual events in Vardø ther 's only so much you can do to stay true to the story of a village devastated by a storm.
edit: after reading other reviews I would note, I had no idea this was based on true events or about witch trials when I started, I only knew about the storm leaving a village of women be ind
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Torture, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Genocide and Colonisation
Minor: Racism, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Drowningmxawprince's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation
starryforest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
i didn’t like the ending, but it was realistic and dramatic
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
hiraeth_'s review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
paniquemecanique's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This is a historical book based off real facts that takes place in Lapland in the 1800's, about the big european witch hunt, the colonization of the indigenous Sami people, and about a matriarchy. The characters are deep and nuanced and beautiful, and the whole story forces you to be fully there with them in every moment.
KMH is a divine autress who writes so intensely and beautifully, it is very hard not to be haunted by the book (I am writing this months after finishing it and I cant forget the most thrilling parts ).
Absolutely recommended, but be very mindful of the TW. It is a hard and truthful story.
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Colonisation
lillyrose97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
sarahfr1end's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infertility, Vomit, and Pregnancy
penofpossibilities's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Genocide, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Ableism and Homophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Torture
alonlyfangirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Genocide