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A review by maddiet425
Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved this book! It was easy to get through which is the most important thing to me. I also loved the subject matter, and the complexity with which it was discussed. I do have multiple small problems with this book though. The multiple POV’s were confusing at times, and Angela’s story didn’t seem to fit in. I also didn’t love how preachy it felt at times, but my biggest problem was the ending. It made no sense to me, who is the Evelyn we read about at the beginning of the story? Is it the really Evelyn or is it the fake Evelyn? If the real Evelyn is telling her story throughout the St. Agnes chapters (which makes sense due to the yellow booties, etc.) then why does the fake evelyn mention at the end of the story that she wanted to give the baby to her brother?? That was something the real Evelyn wanted! It seems the author was as confused as the reader when writing this.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent