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Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, 川口俊和

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dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Women & Power: A Manifesto by Mary Beard

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fast-paced

4.0

This book was recommended to me as an introduction to feminism however I wouldn't call it an introduction to feminism at all. It's an introduction into the classical impact on society today and I think it serves it's purpose in that whilst focusing on feminism.
It brought to light connections from the classical world and the modern Western world that I hadn't considered before.
It was a powerful book and a reminder of how much is left to accomplish.
The book is limited by the heavy focus on white political figures (Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton, Angela Merkel and Theresa May) and although the abolitionist and BLM movements are mentioned, Beard does not go into any depth about the people involved. This creates a very 2 dimensional image of the society we live in.
Overall, this is a pleasant and short read and I would give it 4 ⭐

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Atalanta by Jennifer Saint

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The first half of this book is spectacular. The rich writing of the time spent in the forest as well as the journey on the Argo and the relationships she develops both in her home and out are wonderful. However once the Argonauts return, the story falls flat and I lost interest.

The Women of Troy by Pat Barker

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sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The book lacks severely compared to The Silence of the Girls. Bresies becomes a voice for other women such as Cassandra and Amina but Barker fails to tie these stories together convincingly. Due to this Bresies lacks any development and the overarching plot weakens. Barker's writing remains beautiful but the storytelling lacks. Overall, 3.75 stars.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced