51 pages 1 hour read

Miriam Toews

Women Talking

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Women Talking by Miriam Toews has garnered widespread acclaim for its compelling narrative and in-depth exploration of female experiences and empowerment. Critics laud Toews's poignant prose and the novel's timely, thought-provoking themes. However, some note the book's dialogue-heavy structure may be challenging for readers seeking more traditional storytelling. Overall, it's praised as a powerful and relevant work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Women Talking?

Readers who appreciate thought-provoking, feminist literature with deep emotional and social insights will enjoy Women Talking by Miriam Toews. Fans of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale or Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones will find a similar blend of poignant storytelling and critical exploration of women's lives and agency.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Gender / Feminism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Genre
Historical Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Society: Community
Identity: Gender