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despicabledisa's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Admittedly it has been a few months since I read this now but I finally feel of sound mind to review it.
This book is one of the most challenging and difficult books I have ever had the pleasure to read. Truly a book where you have to think while reading. Am I following this? Is she talking about herself or one of her fictional characters? Both? Devastating in some parts but never forgettable or unnecessary. Many people would probably dislike this book very much and for reasons that are both understandable and true, however, I really, really liked it. As well as a fantastic exploration into sex and family dynamics The Golden Notebook is a incredible snapshot of an era. The exploration of communism was insane! So nuanced! It felt incredibly personal and of its era yet relevant to me and my own political identity today. (Communism is maybe the ideology with the most complicated history and this is a beautiful exploration of that.)
So no, this is not only for middle-aged women but also, apparently, for 18 year old girls :)
This book is one of the most challenging and difficult books I have ever had the pleasure to read. Truly a book where you have to think while reading. Am I following this? Is she talking about herself or one of her fictional characters? Both? Devastating in some parts but never forgettable or unnecessary. Many people would probably dislike this book very much and for reasons that are both understandable and true, however, I really, really liked it. As well as a fantastic exploration into sex and family dynamics The Golden Notebook is a incredible snapshot of an era. The exploration of communism was insane! So nuanced! It felt incredibly personal and of its era yet relevant to me and my own political identity today. (Communism is maybe the ideology with the most complicated history and this is a beautiful exploration of that.)
So no, this is not only for middle-aged women but also, apparently, for 18 year old girls :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Violence, Gore, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, and War
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