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amooseinwater's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So tragic and beautifully written. Explores the complexity of life as a woman, as a worker, as a human. The power of narrative to shape our life is a strong feature.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
rosebud_reading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I think this story was well written and atmospheric. Agnes is a very sympathetic character up to a point. I have some minor hang-ups over the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, and Grief
katiehicks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.5
The slow, sometimes painful way in which Agnes' life story unfolds is as beautiful as it is tragic. With the harsh, cold landscape playing an equal part to the superstitious and often cruel people, this book paints a vivid picture of a woman who was an outcast her whole life, and who, in the end, died because of it. And even though you know the ending from the very beginning, as you begin to understand Agnes you cannot help but hope, and, in the end, it hits like an emotional sucker punch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief