Ruth Emmie Lang's 'The Wilderwomen' (2/5)

If you are a fan of the fantastical, mythical, and don't mind suspending disbelief, The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang is for you. It was not for me as noted by my rating. I have nothing against the author and thought she wrote quite well, but getting through the book, for me, was like pulling teeth. I struggled to keep picking it up and to continue reading. I so wanted to move onto another book and at page 336, when the story concluded, I was so relieved to finally put it down.

Don't get me wrong, I don't mind mythical books like Harry Potter or Wizard of Oz (in fact, they are some of my favorite books), but if you're going to go in the direction, go all the way. The hybrid approach just was not working. And as a book that was promised and sold as a 'mystery,' (I do love that genre), it got a "meh" from me.

The main character, Zadie, and her sister Finn are compelling characters; one is a psychic and the other can hear peoples' echoes or memories. Finn seems to truly have the gift whereas Zadie does not successfully use hers throughout the entire story and, in fact, tries to keep from utilizing that sixth sense in general. This made me question, "So, what's the point?" Lastly, their mother Nora, who mysteriously disappears one day, is also afflicted with a 'gift' so to speak... well, I will let you read it yourself to find out.

I know I sound like a 'Debbie Downer' on this one and I wish I could say I enjoyed it, but I was on the 'struggle bus' for this read. If you read it and enjoy it, or don't, leave a comment below. I would absolutely love to hear everyone's take on this.

Onto the next book... gratefully.