What did you read this year?
Shortest Book
14
pages
Longest Book
626
pages
Average book length in
2023
348
pages
Most Shelved
5,560,225
people
also shelved
Least Shelved
79
people
also shelved
Elle’s
average rating for
2023
4.3
4.3
Highest Rated on Goodreads
4.72
average
Elle’s first review of the year
it was amazing
A fascinating look at medieval women who history has arguably undervalued or overlooked!
The book’s thesis is that (some) women in the medieval world had more agency, influence, and power than the traditional historical narrative has led us to believe. It cites numerous examples of women (and groups of women) who prove this thesis - they held some kind of influential role in medieval society.
The chapters are organised thematically, with each one ...more
The book’s thesis is that (some) women in the medieval world had more agency, influence, and power than the traditional historical narrative has led us to believe. It cites numerous examples of women (and groups of women) who prove this thesis - they held some kind of influential role in medieval society.
The chapters are organised thematically, with each one ...more
ELLE’S
2023
BOOKS
it was amazing
it was amazing
it was amazing
Elle’s last review of the year
liked it
I really, really wanted to love this - the concept is impeccable. A badass, no-nonsense, lesbian nun who's tasked with transforming the fortunes of a dilapidated abbey and who just happens to create an all-female utopia in the process. What's not to love?
Well... A few things. First, the writing style felt a bit detached (thank you, Ruby, for helping me articulate this!!). Even in what should have been some pretty tense and/or excited moments, I n ...more
Well... A few things. First, the writing style felt a bit detached (thank you, Ruby, for helping me articulate this!!). Even in what should have been some pretty tense and/or excited moments, I n ...more
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