Reviews tagging 'Blood'

For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain by Victoria MacKenzie

3 reviews

lillianfc's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

A lyrical text very fruitful for those who know nothing of Margery or Julian as historical figures. For those who are well versed — this text doesn’t do much more than reading these women’s original medieval texts, beyond making you wish the fictional version centered other characters in these women’s lives.
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pencils's review

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challenging hopeful informative reflective 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? Yes

4.25

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bearbookshelf's review

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emotional informative inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Reflective and gentle, this story is more revealing of the author, perhaps, than the women it's about. The accounts of these women, particularly Julian, are heavily fictionalised, and I believe that should be more thoroughly acknowledged. However, the author has done a wonderful job of capturing the essence of both of these women's texts and a challenging nod to imbalances in late medieval society. Overall, an enjoyable and reclusive read that reminded me why I find medieval visionaries so inspiring and interesting.
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