The Braid - Laetitia Colombani

Fiction

Rating: 7/10

This story is an exploration of the lives of three women, widely divided by social class, tradition, privilege, culture and geography. Despite these vastly different circumstances and the options available to these women, they are all equally trapped.  Either in a prison made for them, or one they have created for themselves.  

While on the surface they have little to nothing in common, they each find the courage to face the obstacles in their paths. The book illustrates that at times, choices are foisted upon us and we must discover the power to make our own, even at a cost unthinkable to us.

I enjoyed the diverse stories and the books unequivocal celebration of womanhood, the power we wield and our significance in the world.

Footnote: Despite a promising premise, the book lacks enough depth to leave an indelible mark on the reader.