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raymond_murphy's review against another edition
3.0
I’m interested in fiction where the purpose is to inform/educate/communicate a specific experience to create empathy for, or alignment with, a particular point of view. Specifically something that is a fictional version of a long form article.
This book very much fits the bill. The education I received was adequate and it was certainly more pleasurable to read than a long form article. I hope it inspires some change in the behavior of men and validates women who have think critically about the bonds of gender roles.
I didn’t really like at as a novel though. The first person narrator in particular seemed untrustworthy to me which infected the other main character as her story was told in 3rd person by the first person narrator.
This book very much fits the bill. The education I received was adequate and it was certainly more pleasurable to read than a long form article. I hope it inspires some change in the behavior of men and validates women who have think critically about the bonds of gender roles.
I didn’t really like at as a novel though. The first person narrator in particular seemed untrustworthy to me which infected the other main character as her story was told in 3rd person by the first person narrator.
arletemontv's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
luhos's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
this was incredible. relatively short but it did so much. the characters were so intentional and showed a diversity of thoughts and feelings in women, especially surrounding motherhood.
janaroos's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
niferreira7's review against another edition
5.0
Gostei tanto deste livro! Não descansei enquanto não o acabei e, depois disso, não me sai da cabeça.
Não é possível falar muito sobre ele sem estragar a experiência de leitura.
Este enredo abre-nos portas para tantas reflexões e discussões sobre um monte de temas. Vemos vários tipos de maternidade, vemos vários problemas éticos, vemos a necessidade de empatia, amor e compreensão para ultrapassar problemas na vida. Tudo isto através de uma narradora imparcial e culta que nos dá todas as perspectivas.
Por muito complicado que seja o problema que vivemos, será mais fácil se tivermos alguém que nos compreenda e nos dê uma mão que não nos deixe afundar.
Não é possível falar muito sobre ele sem estragar a experiência de leitura.
Este enredo abre-nos portas para tantas reflexões e discussões sobre um monte de temas. Vemos vários tipos de maternidade, vemos vários problemas éticos, vemos a necessidade de empatia, amor e compreensão para ultrapassar problemas na vida. Tudo isto através de uma narradora imparcial e culta que nos dá todas as perspectivas.
Por muito complicado que seja o problema que vivemos, será mais fácil se tivermos alguém que nos compreenda e nos dê uma mão que não nos deixe afundar.
anna2029's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0