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A review by westerdrumlins
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This took me a while to feel connected to the characters but once I was, I could appreciate the writing and plot a lot more. I thought the witch-hunting aspect was going to be more integral earlier in the book but I liked the subtle hints and signs that were planted throughout. Another one I read physically and listened to at the same time and it was a good experience.
Content warnings include:
Death, religious bigotry, misogyny, murder (including by burning at stake), rape within marriage, violence, racism and xenophobia, colonisation, miscarriage, homophobia, grief.
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