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A review by thewritenatalia
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 STAR. 5 STAR.
My whole brain was in a turmoil by the time I finished. I was hoping for ** but I knew by the time I reached the last 2 chapters, a ** was not going to happen.
The writing was just like poetry, even the way the characters talk to each other, it's almost like they're all reciting a poem that never ends. However, it wasn't draggy, and every word had its purpose in the story.
The characters are multi layered and for me at least, I felt so deeply for every single one whether it was sadness, despair or anger, the feelings were all there. Liang really does a good job of twisting our perspectives in how we view the characters.
I loved the concept of beauty as a weapon, which is something that is rarely talked about, where women can only be the "hero" if they are strong. The FMC, Xishi is very strong ... just not in the way the world now would see it.
I can't say more or I'm going to get traumatised all over again, so just read it then you'll understand.
My whole brain was in a turmoil by the time I finished. I was hoping for ** but I knew by the time I reached the last 2 chapters, a ** was not going to happen.
The writing was just like poetry, even the way the characters talk to each other, it's almost like they're all reciting a poem that never ends. However, it wasn't draggy, and every word had its purpose in the story.
The characters are multi layered and for me at least, I felt so deeply for every single one whether it was sadness, despair or anger, the feelings were all there. Liang really does a good job of twisting our perspectives in how we view the characters.
I loved the concept of beauty as a weapon, which is something that is rarely talked about, where women can only be the "hero" if they are strong. The FMC, Xishi is very strong ... just not in the way the world now would see it.
I can't say more or I'm going to get traumatised all over again, so just read it then you'll understand.