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A review by bookedbymadeline
The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
šµāBut no one likes a mad woman
What a shame she went mad
You made her like thatāšµ ~Taylor Swift, Mad Woman
Yes I thought of the above quoted song as I read this book š I was pulled in right away and didnāt want to put it down! Loved the writing style- itās written in third person and focuses on 3 womenās experiences/inner thoughts.
Due to the length of the novel, it was a short and quick read! The characters are well developed and have their own unique voice. Given the setting, the story is dark and heart wrenching but has a small glimmer of hope by the end.
Due to the length of the novel, it was a short and quick read! The characters are well developed and have their own unique voice. Given the setting, the story is dark and heart wrenching but has a small glimmer of hope by the end.
Overall it was an interesting exploration of feminism and spiritualism in 1800s Paris! My only ācomplaintā was I wish the book was longer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, and Self harm
Minor: Child death and Suicide attempt