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A review by drannieg
A Net for Small Fishes by Lucy Jago
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A mixed bag, but broadly enjoyable and nice to see a book set not in the usual late Georgian or Tudor setting of historical novels. Nice depiction of the perils and venality of court (plus ça change) and the warped way in which 'justice' depends on who is in, who is out, plus class and gender.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy