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noble_xoxo 's review for:
The Madwomen of Paris
by Jennifer Cody Epstein
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A beautiful historical imagining of the lives and struggles of women experiencing “hysteria” at the dawn of research into neurological conditions. The Madwomen of Paris also reflects on women’s stories and place in society in a time where the perspective was almost always male.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship