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bookishbisexual's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
4.25
This is my second time reading this book, and it hit just as hard as the first. A story of resilience, body autonomy, and the power women have (used for bad and good and in between).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual violence
ruinuzza's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
Inizio promettente poi qualcosa va a perdersi.
kelly_copestake's review against another edition
3.0
Not for me.
Outside of my usual and preferred genres, the story of Moth was kind of boring, while her experiences were tragic. This novel did not read all the way through as being in a 12 year old's perspective. Sometimes it was easy to lose the context of Moth's age which is what makes all the events in this book so much more devastating. Yet I was not drawn into the story to feel devastated.
I'm not so put off by this book that I won't try more from this author, but this particular story just didn't interest me.
Outside of my usual and preferred genres, the story of Moth was kind of boring, while her experiences were tragic. This novel did not read all the way through as being in a 12 year old's perspective. Sometimes it was easy to lose the context of Moth's age which is what makes all the events in this book so much more devastating. Yet I was not drawn into the story to feel devastated.
I'm not so put off by this book that I won't try more from this author, but this particular story just didn't interest me.
colleendowning's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Blood
lcoverosey's review against another edition
4.0
A Disturbing real life time period where infected men thought a young (very young. - this story is a 12 yr old) would cure them. No knowledge era - 1870’s. Access to orphan girls with no where to turn. Interestingly the author wrote this based on her great great grandmothers notes. I had read “ The orphan Train” and it is referenced in this novel!
rebeccaariss's review against another edition
5.0
I love Ami McKay. Her writing is so complete. Not overwhelming, but not underwhelming either, and she doesn't leave anything unsettled. She writes with an amazing empathy for female characters. I really enjoyed The Virgin Cure.
jmm_lewis's review against another edition
4.0
This book falls into categories i am not especially experienced in reading, so I don't feel like I should rip it apart too thoroughly. Although told in a meandering manner, without much pull onward for most of the novel, I found myself intrigued enough by the narrator's voice to keep going. The conclusion was less than satisfactory for me (some stuff happened, but it's all okay, now!), but I was pleased to hear that the book and its most sympathetic characters were inspired by real events and people.
kschmoldt's review against another edition
4.0
This book was solidly entertaining. It's the story of a girl named Moth and her struggles as a poverty stricken waif in the slums of New York in 1871. It may sound depressing, and it sometimes is. Still, I thought it was well told and I especially enjoyed the portrayal of Dr. Sadie, the female doctor who treats the ones no other doctor will treat. I'd definitely read more by this author and I feel that she has a great style.