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A review by turning_every_paige
The Peacock Spring: A Novel by Rumer Godden
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Godden’s storytelling is unique and very interesting, which bumped my review up to 2 stars. I will most likely check out more of her work!
But this story was so problematic and I didn’t enjoy most of it. It had a very slow, boring start; once we were finally “into” the story, I was very interested in it! But the second half of the book took a sharp turn, full of unrealistic events and so much melodrama.
Also, the fact that Ravi is a college-age adult and Una is only 15 sort of made me sick.
And that ending was just… wut?
CW: frequent mild language, sexual situations involving a minor, physical abuse
2 ⭐️
But this story was so problematic and I didn’t enjoy most of it. It had a very slow, boring start; once we were finally “into” the story, I was very interested in it! But the second half of the book took a sharp turn, full of unrealistic events and so much melodrama.
Also, the fact that Ravi is a college-age adult and Una is only 15 sort of made me sick.
And that ending was just… wut?
CW: frequent mild language, sexual situations involving a minor, physical abuse
2 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Adult/minor relationship