On a Woman's Madness by Astrid H. Roemer

On a Woman's Madness

Astrid H. Roemer with Lucy Scott (Translator)

284 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary race challenging informative inspiring medium-paced
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When Noenka's husband refuses her request for divorce, she flees her small hometown for the city, where life is simultaneously free and unfree: an open book; a closed door. Pulled between societal conventions and the aspirations of a woman with ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 60%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
sad 35%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.53

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