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A review by aforestofbooks
Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough
5.0
Beautiful, poignant, powerful.
I have no words to describe this masterpiece. I haven't read many books written in verse, but this one captured the entire story so well–the emotions, the pain, the anger. This book made me realize that while there have been some changes over the last few centuries, it still isn't enough. I felt seen and heard in this book in a way I haven't in others. And not because I've gone through what Artemisia went through, but the feeling of being powerless and trapped and ignored is universal, especially for women.
Cannot recommend this one enough. Wish I could see the play
I have no words to describe this masterpiece. I haven't read many books written in verse, but this one captured the entire story so well–the emotions, the pain, the anger. This book made me realize that while there have been some changes over the last few centuries, it still isn't enough. I felt seen and heard in this book in a way I haven't in others. And not because I've gone through what Artemisia went through, but the feeling of being powerless and trapped and ignored is universal, especially for women.
Cannot recommend this one enough. Wish I could see the play