A review by bethanyyy
We, Jane by Aimee Wall

emotional inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

this book. wow wow wow. i don’t think i’ve ever read a book that quite encapsulates what it means and feels like to be a newfoundlander, especially one that must leave the safety of the island but feels tethered to the shore. the culture was vibrant and came alive and resonated so deeply to all my emotions surrounding my home. aimee wall does an incredible job at portraying this vast and complex setting while driving home the essential and important work of the matriarchy in the province. the idea that abortion and midwifery are necessary to survival in newfoundland, come whatever disaster, is something so striking and vital to convey. 
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