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When She Woke (2011)

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3.68 of 5 Votes: 3
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ISBN
1565126297 (ISBN13: 9781565126299)
Language
English
Publisher
Algonquin Books

When She Woke (2011) - Plot & Excerpts

This book contains controversial takes on so many topics: reproductive rights, punitive justice, politics, faith and theology. The main character's evolving sense of self spoke to me as someone who was raised in a similarly repressive religion. She and I ended up at different places (me without so many harrowing events), but many of her stages rang true to me. I was satisfied with the ending, but it always bugs me a tad when things are too neat at the end of a novel.This is the kind of book I love, one that leaves me itching to talk to someone about it. a young adult science fiction reboot of The Scarlet Letter. it starts off at a good clip but then wallows a bit in the middle as the protagonist becomes little more than a passive receptacle for persecution; however, in the last third of the book, both the story and the protagonist recuperate and exceed themselves. overall a very strong book dealing with the darker side of america's protestant soul, gender equality, abortion, and independence.

What do You think about When She Woke (2011)?

Interesting concept...way too much Christian stuff for this non-Christian.
—Melissa

This book is a classic example of a fantastic concept poorly executed.
—mandt

Hmm.
—fiona

3.5
—Flywinged

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