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A review by vixenreader
Women Talking by Miriam Toews
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A text that that gives a humanizing insight on a community that is not as closely examined as it should be.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Transphobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, and Alcohol
There is a lot of information about Mennonite culture and the story adhering to the assault of the women such community. Please read at your own discretion.