Tammy aka Bluerose's Reviews > Deerskin

This one won't be for everyone. Parts of it are disturbing, parts of it are incredibly weird, and parts of it are confusing. If you're willing to look past those parts, it's such a beautiful story. When I first left the last page, I didn't think it'd be a story I'd ever want to read again, but it's stuck with me and wrapped itself around my brain. I now think I would be willing to read it again, especially to get a bit more of an understanding of the confusing parts. My first time through a book, I tend to rush to see what happens. With each rereading, I always see little details I missed the previous times through. Plus, my mind is looking past the odd parts more and more and remembering little details that give the story its beauty.

Deerskin is a retelling of the fairy tale, Donkeyskin. Apparently, it's pretty difficult to find Donkeyskin in its original form. Most of the revisions have made it more tolerable. I feel like this book(Deerskin) could be such an encouragement for those that have had a painful past similar the the main character. It seems written with that purpose in mind, and I greatly appreciate it, especially for that reason. That said, I could also see how this could be a painful book for those that have went through something similar, at least through certain parts. It's an empowering read if read all the way through. Again, though, it won't be for everyone.

Though difficult at times, I think it's worth reading!

Content:
I think I recall a couple mild words of profanity, but I know it wasn't bad, either way. (The disadvantage of not writing reviews immediately)

SPOILER!!!!!!!
(view spoiler)[There's a rape scene and a miscarriage scene. The rape scene and afterwards is emotional and disturbing. The miscarriage scene was confusing and I was only sure that's what it was when it says so at the end. (hide spoiler)]
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