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"we had no voice
we had no name
we had no choice
we had one face
one face the same
we took the blame
it was not fair
but now we’re here
we’re all here too
the same as you"
I loved the way the story was written, alternate text and poems. Margaret Atwood has given Penelope a strong voice. I could imagine her sitting in front of me, telling the terrible things she has gone through (and bursting out with tears ever so often. She cried a lot, didn't she? It became kind of funny by the end)
I enjoyed reading this. Beautiful concept and beautifully written. I love the stories when the characters are telling their life's tale in hindsight. Like Yajnaseni by Pratibha Ray. The maid's songs/poems/chorus were amazing!
"We’re the serving girls, we’re here to serve you. We’re here to serve you right. We’ll never leave you, we’ll stick to you like your shadow, soft and relentless as glue. Pretty maids, all in a row."
(Detailed review to follow.)
we had no name
we had no choice
we had one face
one face the same
we took the blame
it was not fair
but now we’re here
we’re all here too
the same as you"
I loved the way the story was written, alternate text and poems. Margaret Atwood has given Penelope a strong voice. I could imagine her sitting in front of me, telling the terrible things she has gone through (and bursting out with tears ever so often. She cried a lot, didn't she? It became kind of funny by the end)
I enjoyed reading this. Beautiful concept and beautifully written. I love the stories when the characters are telling their life's tale in hindsight. Like Yajnaseni by Pratibha Ray. The maid's songs/poems/chorus were amazing!
"We’re the serving girls, we’re here to serve you. We’re here to serve you right. We’ll never leave you, we’ll stick to you like your shadow, soft and relentless as glue. Pretty maids, all in a row."
(Detailed review to follow.)
What a brilliant book! The writing style, the beautifully written characters, the thought provoking plot, the emotional depth and complexity - what's not to love about this book?
110% would recommend.
110% would recommend.
Thank you, Odyssey Books for a free digital copy of this book.
Twenty-Five Memories of Viggo MacDuff is the story of Connie Chase, trying to ease the pain of her her breakup with her perfect boyfriend of one year, Viggo MacDuff. Even the chocolates from the Christmas advent calendar didn't help. Connie's best friend, Jed, wants to cheer her up, and his plan is to have her share memories of Viggo. He also plans to take her out on small adventures like a trip to their favourite Chinese restaurant, a place Viggo looked down on, eating slime lemons, and dyeing her hair. Connie shares twenty-five precious memories she holds of her relationship, while Jed takes her on one fun-filled adventure after another. As she narrates her memories, she begins to realise that the people around her didn't think her boyfriend to be as perfect as she thought. And thus begins the greatest adventure of all, Connie Chase's quest for self awareness and self acceptance.
This is a beautifully written book which has explored some very importance themes like individuality, friendship, toxic relationships, and self respect in such a nuanced way. The writing is simple and engaging. The Doctor Who references made me fall in love with it even more!
This is such a delightful book and I know what I'll be gifting my cousins this year! I highly recommend it to readers of all ages. This book will leave you with a warm, satisfied feeling.
Twenty-Five Memories of Viggo MacDuff is the story of Connie Chase, trying to ease the pain of her her breakup with her perfect boyfriend of one year, Viggo MacDuff. Even the chocolates from the Christmas advent calendar didn't help. Connie's best friend, Jed, wants to cheer her up, and his plan is to have her share memories of Viggo. He also plans to take her out on small adventures like a trip to their favourite Chinese restaurant, a place Viggo looked down on, eating slime lemons, and dyeing her hair. Connie shares twenty-five precious memories she holds of her relationship, while Jed takes her on one fun-filled adventure after another. As she narrates her memories, she begins to realise that the people around her didn't think her boyfriend to be as perfect as she thought. And thus begins the greatest adventure of all, Connie Chase's quest for self awareness and self acceptance.
This is a beautifully written book which has explored some very importance themes like individuality, friendship, toxic relationships, and self respect in such a nuanced way. The writing is simple and engaging. The Doctor Who references made me fall in love with it even more!
This is such a delightful book and I know what I'll be gifting my cousins this year! I highly recommend it to readers of all ages. This book will leave you with a warm, satisfied feeling.
