A review by stellarstar
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Rich in symbolism and Jewish history. Beautifully crafted. Having visited Masada myself many years ago, The Dovekeepers made it even more real for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Death of parent, War, Violence, Antisemitism, Blood, Colonisation, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Self harm
Minor: Slavery