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A review by labetra
The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree Variyar
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was slow in the beginning , but picked up towards the middle of the books. I think the book spent too much time on one character and not enough time on the other's development. Overall, I learned a lot about the topic of female infanticide.
Graphic: Child death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy