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A review by sarasreading
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Read this in two quick sittings. The atmosphere was gorgeous and haunting, which I enjoyed. So much of what was happening was purposefully confusing, so it was a little hard to follow at times. Also I'm quite ill, so that might be partly me.
This prequel take on colonialism and feminism was definitely interesting, and packed a lot into a short book. There were so many metaphors and details that held deeper meaning. It's a little rough to read though, as there is a lot of racism, racial slurs, violence and powerlessness. An interesting and eerie take on the story of Bertha.
This prequel take on colonialism and feminism was definitely interesting, and packed a lot into a short book. There were so many metaphors and details that held deeper meaning. It's a little rough to read though, as there is a lot of racism, racial slurs, violence and powerlessness. An interesting and eerie take on the story of Bertha.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Colonisation