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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Slow. Not my cup of tea. I just couldn't connect with the characters and storyline.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
We Need No Wings is a compelling story about finding and transforming oneself at any age. It's a novel that intertwines themes of grief, loss, and new friendships.
The protagonist, Tere Sanchez, has been grieving her husband for a year, leading her to become almost reclusive and take a leave of absence from her work as a professor—a job she loves. One day, Tere experiences the unbelievable: she begins levitating. In search of an explanation for this phenomenon, she travels to Spain, where she discovers that to truly fly, one doesn't need wings.
The novel is layered with various themes, including grief, loss, misogyny, the effects of colonialism, colorism, heritage, and religion. The author has skillfully woven these elements into the narrative. I found the sections about Saint Teresa particularly fascinating, especially in how they explored the misogyny and patriarchy of that era. As someone who isn't Christian, these insights were informative and engaging.
However, I felt the story dragged a bit at certain points, which slightly affected my overall enjoyment. Despite this, We Need No Wings is a worthwhile read, rich with thought-provoking themes and well-researched historical details.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a digital copy of this book.
The protagonist, Tere Sanchez, has been grieving her husband for a year, leading her to become almost reclusive and take a leave of absence from her work as a professor—a job she loves. One day, Tere experiences the unbelievable: she begins levitating. In search of an explanation for this phenomenon, she travels to Spain, where she discovers that to truly fly, one doesn't need wings.
The novel is layered with various themes, including grief, loss, misogyny, the effects of colonialism, colorism, heritage, and religion. The author has skillfully woven these elements into the narrative. I found the sections about Saint Teresa particularly fascinating, especially in how they explored the misogyny and patriarchy of that era. As someone who isn't Christian, these insights were informative and engaging.
However, I felt the story dragged a bit at certain points, which slightly affected my overall enjoyment. Despite this, We Need No Wings is a worthwhile read, rich with thought-provoking themes and well-researched historical details.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a digital copy of this book.
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Medical content
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A