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Better

Too much telling and not enough showing. A line is good and then the author over explains

Slow and bumpy start, but I feel like we’re going somewhere

The sense the killer is closer than they think grows stronger and stronger with each detail…

You can tell the author is well-versed in literary references

Great hook

What a miserable life

Not America hating women enough for this scenario to potentially be a reality tv show ☠️

Interesting that it’s not exactly her family in old times attire; the ages are different as well as the # of kids. Also clever having the 2000s labeled as “The Past” and the 1800s as “The Present.” Since she’s no longer pregnant, is this a post partum and/or pregnancy loss psychotic break?

A little repetitive but good intro

Good intro so far- context on the writing process as well as the historical moment surrounding these women

The rising dread 🫣

Symbolic poisoning was a neat twist

That fight didn’t feel earned

You’d think they’d consult a literature expert 🧐

Detailed action scenes and a sign-in log 🤌🏼

A gripping and chilling start. Great imagery and controlled writing. The feeling of chaos and entrapment

At least she paid Anna