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A review by tinyoceankingdoms
The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The (absolutely uninspired) plot of this book could have occurred without making the main character’s twin an autistic NPC. Very flat & one dimensional portrayal of autism to be point of condescension.
Seems like this was excess material from archival research of The Dictionary of Lost Words, which was a delightful book. This does not do what TDOLW does by any stretch.
Reminds me of YA historical fiction I read as a child.
If you are autistic, a researcher, or interested in women academia at the turn of the century (or all three) you can safely give this one a miss. Total miss.
Seems like this was excess material from archival research of The Dictionary of Lost Words, which was a delightful book. This does not do what TDOLW does by any stretch.
Reminds me of YA historical fiction I read as a child.
If you are autistic, a researcher, or interested in women academia at the turn of the century (or all three) you can safely give this one a miss. Total miss.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism