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A review by sweekune
Lilith by Nikki Marmery
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
⭐ 3.5/5 ⭐
Lilith, first woman, made equal but cast out for refusing to be subservient. The reader is taken on a journey through biblical to modern times showing Lilith's journey and trials to overcome the toxic influence of Yahweh.
- So first, the good. This book passes the vibe check. Feminist, strong women featured heavily with a focus on how the feminine divine should be valued. We meet several well known biblical figures who influence and affect Lilith's journey to varying degrees and reinforced the fight for women's rights under an opressive patriarchy.
- From what I remember for my childhood being forced to read the bible, the interpretations of events were accurate enough but also contained enough creative licence to be new and interesting. One of my favourite aspects was the coverage of Asherah and other gods from other religions and how they were portrayed. I also appreciated that Yahweh is depicted how he always came across to me: vindictive, jealous and divisive.
- However and despite the above, this book was often just boring. I struggled through lots of sections because I wasn't interested. The prose was superfluous, Lilith's internal monologue often overdone. The subject matter deserved better writing.
Feminist and empowering if you can power through the writing style. I would recommend to those with and interest in strong women of mythology.
Lilith, first woman, made equal but cast out for refusing to be subservient. The reader is taken on a journey through biblical to modern times showing Lilith's journey and trials to overcome the toxic influence of Yahweh.
- So first, the good. This book passes the vibe check. Feminist, strong women featured heavily with a focus on how the feminine divine should be valued. We meet several well known biblical figures who influence and affect Lilith's journey to varying degrees and reinforced the fight for women's rights under an opressive patriarchy.
- From what I remember for my childhood being forced to read the bible, the interpretations of events were accurate enough but also contained enough creative licence to be new and interesting. One of my favourite aspects was the coverage of Asherah and other gods from other religions and how they were portrayed. I also appreciated that Yahweh is depicted how he always came across to me: vindictive, jealous and divisive.
- However and despite the above, this book was often just boring. I struggled through lots of sections because I wasn't interested. The prose was superfluous, Lilith's internal monologue often overdone. The subject matter deserved better writing.
Feminist and empowering if you can power through the writing style. I would recommend to those with and interest in strong women of mythology.