![]() ![]() But there are instances where allusions are not enough, and she is graphic, leaving little to the imagination when discussing death and sickness. Her allusions to female pleasure - such as masturbation and oral sex - are done as stealthily as her allusions to heinous actions such as rape, almost like a whisper that you might miss if you're not paying attention. Her use of short but not entirely quick sentences, particularly at the start of the novel, is a tricky way of pacing a story that is written in such a formal tone. The novel's prose is well constructed and filled with strong imagery that will remain embedded in your subconscious days later. ![]() ![]() Eschewing direct dialogue and traditional chapters for a three-part structure, the story starts slow but then picks up the pace, barreling through Marie's years at the convent. The writing itself is a demonstration of power. With masterful wordplay and pacing, Groff builds what could have been a mundane storyline into something quite impossible to put down. It has sisterhood, love, war, sex - and many graphic deaths, all entangled in a once-forgotten abbey in the English countryside. an inspiring novel that truly demonstrates the power women wield, regardless of the era. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |