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haleyshort's review
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
God I love this book. Every character has such depth and is so flawed but wants to do what’s right and there’s so much love in so many different forms and I just find it so compelling and joyful and interesting and sad. I know that it isn’t perfect, John Irving is a white dude from New England who writes about white dudes from New England, but it feels like home to me. Found family, found homes, and found selves abound.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual assault and Incest
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