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A review by gmjohnson
Women Talking by Miriam Toews
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Astonishing read, I felt like I really connected with the characters and sympathised with them all. Toews has compassionately written a complex cast of characters in which each of them have their own unique views on the situation they’re in. I laughed and cried throughout the whole book, but ultimately felt hope for the women as their story grew. Definitely my all time favourite book
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Deadnaming, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting