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alivaster's review
5.0
I will show you
what a woman can do.
&
"I see you
hear you
want to know
your story."
- pg 17
.
Just wow! This book blew me away, and I found it hard to put it down. Written in mostly poetry (prose) with some parts in present tense, this feminist book is about the famous painter Artemisia Gentileschi and the trials she had to face as she struggled to grow and succeed despite society's attempt to suppress her because she's a female. The book was powerful and it greatly moved me. I was surprised to like the book so much since it's definitely not a genre I tend to read, but the prose and the present tense just worked for this novel.
Talks about rape, beheading, nudity, and isn't a light novel for younger audiences.
Overall, I would recommend this book.
what a woman can do.
&
"I see you
hear you
want to know
your story."
- pg 17
.
Just wow! This book blew me away, and I found it hard to put it down. Written in mostly poetry (prose) with some parts in present tense, this feminist book is about the famous painter Artemisia Gentileschi and the trials she had to face as she struggled to grow and succeed despite society's attempt to suppress her because she's a female. The book was powerful and it greatly moved me. I was surprised to like the book so much since it's definitely not a genre I tend to read, but the prose and the present tense just worked for this novel.
Talks about rape, beheading, nudity, and isn't a light novel for younger audiences.
Overall, I would recommend this book.
madiepratt's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ariesbookshelf's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
votesforwomen's review
4.0
This was a very quick read about a tough and timely subject.
-Written in verse
-Heartbreaking
-This was a real time in history and while I do think things have improved greatly, we should NEVER forget that women are more than possessions
-Artemisia was a real person. Which is absolutely heartbreaking
-The prose is gorgeous
-Although a little hard to follow at time?
-Easy to get through in terms of the writing...hard to look away
-Stories of Susanna and Judith woven in beautifully
-I can't really recommend this because it's SO TOUGH wow but also. So relevant and saddening.
3.75 stars-ish? And definitely content warning as regards some fairly graphic treatment of women.
-Written in verse
-Heartbreaking
-This was a real time in history and while I do think things have improved greatly, we should NEVER forget that women are more than possessions
-Artemisia was a real person. Which is absolutely heartbreaking
-The prose is gorgeous
-Although a little hard to follow at time?
-Easy to get through in terms of the writing...hard to look away
-Stories of Susanna and Judith woven in beautifully
-I can't really recommend this because it's SO TOUGH wow but also. So relevant and saddening.
3.75 stars-ish? And definitely content warning as regards some fairly graphic treatment of women.
ame_celest's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
smalefowles's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ryliereadss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Another book with heavy topics! This is a historical verse novel that talks about the r*pe of Artemisia. Some poems are also told by her mother, who has passed away, when she told Artemisia stories about Judith and Savanna. Artemisia feels used by the men in her life and ignored by her brothers. The poems were good, they were formatted so you know who’s talking based on where the text is on the page and it’s italicized, and I liked the stories of Judith and Savanna. I thought the book ended super abruptly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Murder, and Rape
rballenger's review
4.0
Type of read: Commuter Read.
What made me pick it up: Looking for books to fulfill the April TN R.E.A.D.S challenges (book by a debut author).
Overall rating: 'Blood Water Paint' is a beautiful writing of finding yourself and your voice. I went into this book having zero expectations and was very happy I've added this to my read pile. I know I'm saying that a lot this year but I'm really trying to choose books that fit the different challenges I'm doing through my various book clubs and reading organizations and not necessarily just staying in the regular stacks that I look for books. Artemisia takes us through her journey of strength, perseverance, and using her voice and talents to serve herself and not those that simply want to use her for their own benefit. There are a number of additional storylines that Artemisia draws inspiration from and I really enjoyed hearing those stories and seeing how they impacted Artemisia and her decisions. I would absolutely suggest 'Blood Water Paint' being sure to let the reader know there are some adult themes and that the writing is a bit more formal (which makes sense for when the book takes place so it didn't bother me).
Reader's Note: 'Blood Water Paint' includes themes of violence and rape.
What made me pick it up: Looking for books to fulfill the April TN R.E.A.D.S challenges (book by a debut author).
Overall rating: 'Blood Water Paint' is a beautiful writing of finding yourself and your voice. I went into this book having zero expectations and was very happy I've added this to my read pile. I know I'm saying that a lot this year but I'm really trying to choose books that fit the different challenges I'm doing through my various book clubs and reading organizations and not necessarily just staying in the regular stacks that I look for books. Artemisia takes us through her journey of strength, perseverance, and using her voice and talents to serve herself and not those that simply want to use her for their own benefit. There are a number of additional storylines that Artemisia draws inspiration from and I really enjoyed hearing those stories and seeing how they impacted Artemisia and her decisions. I would absolutely suggest 'Blood Water Paint' being sure to let the reader know there are some adult themes and that the writing is a bit more formal (which makes sense for when the book takes place so it didn't bother me).
Reader's Note: 'Blood Water Paint' includes themes of violence and rape.