Litsy

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I am very impressed with this novel. Toews takes a topic that is bleak and weaves subtle colors through the somberness. The humor, deep philosophical thought, and strength of the characters carried me through the book and made me hopeful despite the horrific circumstances that set the narrative in motion. This is the kind of novel that will have me pondering life for quite awhile now that I‘m setting it down.

psalva Incidentally, I couldn‘t help taking a photo while Finn was sleeping. #catsoflitsy 4mo

CBee Hi Finn! I just want to squeeze his little toe beans 😂😂 Not while he‘s sleeping though, of course 😁 4mo

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 4mo

IuliaC Great review! I liked this book and how it treated such a sensitive topic 4mo

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emmasm08

Women Talking | Miriam Toews

so-so

Very interesting - it‘s a short read based on the true story of the rape and violation of over 100 women in a Mennonite colony . The book bases its story around the decision making and reasoning of the actions the women decide to take . So interesting rather than riveting I would say .

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Bookwomble

The Rough Guide to Bolivia | Shafik Meghji

#TLT #ThreeListThursday @dabbe
Well, you put me in an awkward position, but as you insist on only 3:
1. Boat to Bolivia by Martin Stephenson & the Daintees, not least because I've just got home from seeing Martin live & I'm filled with his love, warmth & gladsome humour 💖
2. Any David Bowie album, but let's say Young Americans for tonight - a heart full of plastic soul 🧡
3. Veedon Fleece by Van Morrison, because of its Celtic emotionality 💚

dabbe My husband and I have been listening to Bowie's last album before he passed; we both really like it. Time to go back and revisit some older ones! 🤩🤩🤩 Thanks for sharing. 7mo

Bookwomble @dabbe Blackstar is an incredible swan song ❤️ 7mo

dabbe @Bookwomble 😭 7mo

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Blueberry

Women Talking: A Novel | Miriam Toews

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Just finished for my movie/bookclub.
3⭐

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AvidReader25

Women Talking | Miriam Toews

Part 3 of 3: My favorites from the 144 books I read (in no particular order). I don‘t include rereads. I‘d love to hear your favorites!

11) Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
12) Women Talking by Miriam Toews
13) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
14) The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
15) Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry

CaliforniaCay What a beautiful Lothlorien sign! 🤩 Is it yours? 12mo

AvidReader25 @CaliforniaCay Yes! We moved into our new home last year and we have a big woods behind our house. I had the sign made the month we moved in. 😊 12mo

CaliforniaCay @AvidReader25 that's such a good idea, how special!! Tolkien would be proud. I just learned today just happens to be his birthday by the way 🎂 12mo

AvidReader25 @CaliforniaCay Happy Tolkien day!!! 😊 12mo

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WorldsOkayestStepMom

Women Talking | Miriam Toews

bailed

I can't stand the narrator and I'm not emotionally invested in this book.

TEArificbooks I liked the movie 12mo

currentlyreadinginCO I had similar feelings about the audio & story 12mo

WorldsOkayestStepMom @TEArificbooks is the movie on Netflix? 12mo

WorldsOkayestStepMom @currentlyreadinginCO glad I'm not alone in that! 12mo

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HeatherBookNerd

Women Talking | Miriam Toews

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Based on a true account of a group of Mennonite women who were repeatedly drugged and assaulted by men in their community. The entire book consists of the women discussing whether to leave the colony or stay and fight back. Thought provoking.

Reggie I loved this book so much. It could have been angry all the way throughout but I thought she did a good job of breaking that up. 12mo

HeatherBookNerd @Reggie I‘m curious now to see the movie. 12mo

jlhammar Loved this book! Movie is also fantastic. 12mo

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