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emotional
informative
reflective
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:
No
From Novelist:
Genre: Canadian fiction; Historical fiction
Themes: Chosen family; Inspired by real events
Storyline: Parallel narratives
Mood: Moving
Style: Character-driven; Atmospheric
Genre: Canadian fiction; Historical fiction
Themes: Chosen family; Inspired by real events
Storyline: Parallel narratives
Mood: Moving
Style: Character-driven; Atmospheric
What a woman wore was always important, no matter how skilled-or inept-she might be. The right outfit had a way of validating a woman. Whether that fact was fair or not was irrelevant. Anyone who denied it was a fool. p.18
In Germany, there were plenty of times I thought I was about to die at any moment. Had I known I was going to make it out alive, I wouldn't have had the sense of imperativeness that I did. There's a lot to be said for the power of raw nerve, of adrenaline, in pushing a person to the verge of her ability. p. 133
informative
This is by far the most impactful parenting book that I have read to date. It as taught me SO MUCH about attachment and attachment theory that I never knew before.
Attachment truly is a cornerstone for how our children turn out. It also has played a big role in how I am as a parent and in my own relationships. I have so many tabbed pages and I know I will come back to this one as my daughter grows.
Attachment truly is a cornerstone for how our children turn out. It also has played a big role in how I am as a parent and in my own relationships. I have so many tabbed pages and I know I will come back to this one as my daughter grows.
reflective
fast-paced
What a moving memoir. I appreciated the generational story she was sharing as she explored the maternal relationships in her life. I am glad to have heard her voice on the topics of motherhood and Indigenous culture.
The last few chapters were my favourite and resonated with me the most.
The last few chapters were my favourite and resonated with me the most.
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This one was interesting. It’s my work book club pick this month. I enjoyed the mystery and womanhood elements. The writing was great. It was good on audio. However, I find I get lost in books with a lot of social commentary. I am a reader who wants it to all be on the page and I don’t like having to make a lot of inferences while reading. So while I appreciate the feminism manifesto and the “screw the man” agenda here, it wasn’t a book that was terribly for me.
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funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
At times, I didn’t follow the story well and at times I was really engaged. The writing felt choppier with all of the page/paragraph breaks.
I enjoyed the character of Enid and her growth throughout the book.
The audio narration was good too.
I enjoyed the character of Enid and her growth throughout the book.
The audio narration was good too.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
I’m feeling ashamed that it has taken me years to read this book. It is an informative and insightful look into the treatment of the Indigenous community. It has opened my eyes to the racism that has been prevalent in my country and province. It is heart breaking that the deaths of the seven Indigenous youth were brushed under the rug and that families were left without answers and closure after the losses of their loved ones.
The book is so well written. I really appreciated the narrative writing style. I agree with the claims on the back cover that this is a must read for all Canadians. 🇨🇦
I am so glad that I brought it to my library book club this month.
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was horribly entertaining and I both loved it and hated it. Parts of it had me cringing, thinking WTF. But I also was so hooked and entertained until the very end. There wasn't a single character who I trusted, yet I connected with both of the main characters.