![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s also portrayed in how the authorities of the land have it out for women who are probably just medicine women, because there’s no way a woman can do great things except through witchcraft.Īt the stupidity of humans. This view is portrayed quite clearly in how Fleetwood is basically told that “God’s gift” of motherhood hasn’t stayed with her because she’s not behaving well enough. I’m aware that the times were different, and in the 1600s, women were seen as breeders and not much else. “I wouldn’t wish a girl’s life on anyone.”Īt so many people. Fleetwood has hope that she’ll keep this pregnancy to term, with Alice’s help. It’s been a while since I read a story that discusses miscarriages and infertility in such a frank manner. Even though things start out quite slowly, and it took me a while to get into the story, the dark atmosphere is set up from the beginning of the story, so that it draws the reader in until the end.Īt Fleetwood’s plight. And I must say, I have no regrets! The Familiars made me feel so many things, including:Īt the author’s impressive descriptions. After I saw how much Olivia Olivia’s Catastrophe enjoyed this book, I thought I’d give it a go. ![]()
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