A review by tuma
The Simple Art of Killing a Woman by Patrícia Melo

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

3.75

Three storylines if you will: journalist on a project to follow a case of a murdered indigenous woman; a collection of stories of other murdered women; her spiritual journeys when she participates in rituals with the indigenous community.

It was a bit of a slow read. Lots of elaborate description that I found myself skimming through. But I found main lead interesting and I was invested in her journey. 

Explored important issue of injustice for women in Brazil's justice system. But I think most systems around the around are similar. 😔 Women die at the hands of the men closest to them far too often in our world. This book brings attention to the "simple act of killing a woman" and shows how it's not that simple at all.