6/11/2023 0 Comments Matrix by lauren groff![]() exposes the complexity of being a woman living in a world where men make all the rules, regardless of the era. But there are instances where allusions are not enough, and she is graphic, leaving little to the imagination when discussing death and sickness. Her allusions to female pleasure - such as masturbation and oral sex - are done as stealthily as her allusions to heinous actions such as rape, almost like a whisper that you might miss if you're not paying attention. Her use of short but not entirely quick sentences, particularly at the start of the novel, is a tricky way of pacing a story that is written in such a formal tone. ![]() The novel's prose is well constructed and filled with strong imagery that will remain embedded in your subconscious days later. ![]() ![]() Eschewing direct dialogue and traditional chapters for a three-part structure, the story starts slow but then picks up the pace, barreling through Marie's years at the convent. The writing itself is a demonstration of power. With masterful wordplay and pacing, Groff builds what could have been a mundane storyline into something quite impossible to put down. ![]() It has sisterhood, love, war, sex - and many graphic deaths, all entangled in a once-forgotten abbey in the English countryside. an inspiring novel that truly demonstrates the power women wield, regardless of the era. ![]()
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