A review by zatannacomic
Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This book is very heavy. It’s a book that switches from the present to the past and goes on a trip down memory lane. It’s emotional, painful but honest. It’s a book about wanting closure and asking for forgiveness, while also questioning life and god/religion. 

The writing meanders through Peri’s life as a student and as an adult, but it took a while to really get into the story. I didn’t love how certain plot points were brought up sporadically and were never really explored in depth or were mentioned too late in the book to really make an impact. 

I liked this book, but it’s not on the same level as other books by Elif Shafak. Still I’d recommend this to friends. 
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