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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.
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.