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I decided to read this after reading a recommendation from Carly Findlay on her Instagram. She included a CW of the use of the R word towards a disabled character, but her description and appreciation of the relationship development between Tristan and Elvis, and the use of that slur, really piqued my interest.
I have several disabled friends and have worked for an MP during the Grenfell tragedy. Tying together a dedication to those who lost their lives, their homes and their future at Grenfell to a historical event in fiction was really powerful. The character development through each chapter was heartwrenching as well as hopeful, and I was crying at the end in sadness but also laughing alongside the characters.
It's a book that explores our humanity in the face of disaster, but also our relationships with ourselves, each other and grief. It is an excellent example for other authors to read how ableist language can be used to correct behaviour.
Really, really outstanding. (I also got it from the library but enjoyed it so much I think I might buy it). Thank you Luan!!
I have several disabled friends and have worked for an MP during the Grenfell tragedy. Tying together a dedication to those who lost their lives, their homes and their future at Grenfell to a historical event in fiction was really powerful. The character development through each chapter was heartwrenching as well as hopeful, and I was crying at the end in sadness but also laughing alongside the characters.
It's a book that explores our humanity in the face of disaster, but also our relationships with ourselves, each other and grief. It is an excellent example for other authors to read how ableist language can be used to correct behaviour.
Really, really outstanding. (I also got it from the library but enjoyed it so much I think I might buy it). Thank you Luan!!
"The notion that the victims were 'only prostitutes' seeks to perpetuate the belief that there are good women and bad women... It assists in reasserting the double standard, exonerating men from wrongs committed against such women. These attitudes may not feel as prevalent as they were in 1888, but they persist."
I have to admit I didn't know much more about Jack the Rippers victims than the basic lore. This journey through each of their lives, their families and most importantly, not their deaths as such is probably the most important part of the Jack the Ripper story. I found myself cursing outloud at the injustice of their lives and how the choices they or those around them made put them directly in the path of the Ripper.
I have to admit I didn't know much more about Jack the Rippers victims than the basic lore. This journey through each of their lives, their families and most importantly, not their deaths as such is probably the most important part of the Jack the Ripper story. I found myself cursing outloud at the injustice of their lives and how the choices they or those around them made put them directly in the path of the Ripper.
It isn't perfect. There are some significant holes in the story. But it made me feel like a was wrapped in a blanket, getting a hug. So it is probably 3.5 stars rounded up because it was feelgood. The ending was cute but not that trite, and it made me smile.. What else do you need?
