Nancy Burke

This book captures marital issues so well it made my heart hurt. Especially both sexes apparent inability to talk about how we feel and the various barriers we erect (obviously not the case for everyone). Only the This book captures marital issues so well it made my heart hurt. Especially both sexes' apparent inability to talk about how we feel and the various barriers we erect (obviously not the case for everyone). Only the Women are Burning and Cassandra are so many things - marital issues, sacrificing oneself for family, the sorrow of losing friends, and desire to prove oneself. I was not expecting this book to be so perfectly one part science fiction, one part mystery, and one part family drama. The prologue was the only jarring aspect of this book, I understand why the book starts there but it was a lot of information and people to take in at the beginning of a story.
Cassandra and her family are so humanly real for fictional characters - their family could be ANY family. Like Cassandra, I decided to stay at home to raise my daughter as well. I haven't a connection that strong with a character in a long while and I understood her desire to unearth her long underused talents she put aside to raise her kids. The revelation she experiences regarding her husband was entirely unexpected. I was also surprised at the truth behind the burning women - it was well thought out and although hinted at it required several things to be tied together for it to make sense.
I was completely surprised at this book and I LOVED it. I would highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy mystery, family drama, and science fiction. I will be adding a physical copy of this book to my library. A very big thank you to Books Forward PR, Apprentice House and Nancy Burke for the opportunity to read Only the Women are Burning - all opinions are my own.… (lisätietoja)