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A review by maziodynes
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I absolutely loved this book!!
You can argue that Ana's viewpoints are a little too "modern feminist," but i really enjoyed seeing those viewpoints in a historically rooted setting and story. How would a woman with a modern drive to succeed and be heard fare in this time period? I enjoyed this story's take on an answer to that question. Her story was beautifully written and moving, the way she uplifted and supported the women around her was a joy to read.
And through it all, she still has this immense love for her husband, despite her hunger for more out of life. I found the tension between those two desires very compelling. "Longings" is right, that is truly the core of this book
You can argue that Ana's viewpoints are a little too "modern feminist," but i really enjoyed seeing those viewpoints in a historically rooted setting and story. How would a woman with a modern drive to succeed and be heard fare in this time period? I enjoyed this story's take on an answer to that question. Her story was beautifully written and moving, the way she uplifted and supported the women around her was a joy to read.
And through it all, she still has this immense love for her husband, despite her hunger for more out of life. I found the tension between those two desires very compelling. "Longings" is right, that is truly the core of this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Pregnancy, Rape, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent