And the fact that the protagonist is happiest when she’s fully in command of her life may surprise non-readers of romance still trapped in the myth that the genre is not feminist literature
by : Michelle Helliwell
Reviews
Twists, turns and collectivist environmental dilemmas, delightfully rendered
Young adult fiction from Lesley Choyce embraces elements of fantasy, linking Ireland’s ancient lore, history, myth and contemporary life
A love of saunas and nature and characters who struggle for representation within cultural and national narratives
Death scenes; unexpected violence; near-catastrophes; sibling friendships and their evolutions; addictions; our human ties to different, sometimes mirroring landscapes
Most of us, pushed to our limits, are capable of unexpected bravery
Intimate poems that explore the pain of mental illness and heartache with candid vulnerability
An admirable tale of self-acceptance
Historical events and the collective view of them aren’t set in stone
Unique story lines that are quickly consumed
The pairing of Freeman and his biographer is a match made in angler’s paradise
People feeling paralyzed or trapped
