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A review by e_asw_97
The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.5

between romanticizing slavery and rape, there's not much to recommend this book. a study in just how misogynistic women can be. weak, strange plot and overwritten, not to mention a weak grasp of historical context.