Reviewed by shannonmiz on
4.5*
This is such a lovely gem of a book! I'll admit, I was a little unsure at the start. I felt a wee bit disconnected, and didn't know if it'd be for me. But I am so, so glad I stuck with it, because it was extremely well worth the time! The first thing that drew me in was the writing. It is truly next-level phenomenal, lyrical and lovely without being overdone.
It's both a story, and a story-within-a-story, and I found the telling of it to be such a fresh take. And while a large chunk of the events in the book took place long before, you can tell how deep an impact they still have on Rabbit, the old woman sharing her story. I loved how the tales wove together, seamlessly uniting the past and the present.
This story will absolutely make you feel things, too. The author manages in a short number of pages to pour out tons of emotion. You will care for the characters and their relationships, about the people who defined their lives. And while it can be quite dark at times, it will undoubtedly provide hope in humanity.
Bottom Line: At it's core, it's such a wonderfully feminist story, full of friendship and love, and strength. Do yourself a favor, and read this one immediately.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 5 March, 2020: Finished reading
- 5 March, 2020: Reviewed