DIVORCE BABE DIVORCE

 Hi blogggg!!! I can't believe that this is the last book I'm reading for this class!! I was wondering how I feel about this book. But in the end, I can relate to her surrender. I had a similar experience when my parents split up. 

It was a bit sad that she thought her life had turned out this way only because she had Paul. It's like he is her canon event. She left her whole life behind, everything. I wonder if she believes that our faith is predetermined, that we were born with a purpose, because, despite everything that happened, she is a very active agent in all events. She made her own choices. But then comes to terms with her son's potential decision not to see her. Oh, Laurent definitely holds a grudge against her for divorcing him because she's gay. I thought it would resolve on its own, but it didn't. I understand he had to consider what's best for Paul, and with Debre being a nomad and going rogue, maybe that was what was best for Paul. I can't say if I agree or not. 

There are so many women in this book. I love that. We've had way too many books full of men, and it's refreshing to see more women. BUT the women in the book were more like background characters, those that come and go, no character development. Well, we did learn more about G and S as their relationship progresses. I am very much annoyed at these books for not naming the women. It always reminds me of "Of Mice and Men" (I read that forever ago, but it still stuck with me) because the ONLY woman in the book is called "Curley's wife" like???? To just be an extension of your husband is insane. I get why Debre names them, but it feels like they were treated like an accessory. 

There are times when Debre tries to see things from Paul's perspective. I would love to see the story unfold from Paul's point of view, too. Without going into details about my own experience, I completely understand when she stopped trying. She didn't really give up, she simply stopped trying. It's like you think you're drowning, and you are struggling to stay afloat, but you are so exhausted that you decide to lie on your back and let the current take you. Her realization and decision to stop trying is 100% understandable because I've felt it too. 

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