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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
Some other reviews say this book is too slow or that it should be YA, but I relished both aspects - the languid way we learn about these characters and the slow burn of the story plus the everyday ins and outs of a college dorm. I was so curious about these women, and I liked how the author delved into their interiority in such detail. I found the ending to be slightly unbelievable, but probably stranger things have happened.
3.5/5
Here's the thing- I walked into this knowing that Kiley Reid's niche is writing realistic portraits of the worst people you've ever met. So I expected to feel uncomfortable and weird and I liked it.
Here's the thing- I walked into this knowing that Kiley Reid's niche is writing realistic portraits of the worst people you've ever met. So I expected to feel uncomfortable and weird and I liked it.
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
slow-paced
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
God I love Kiley Reid and the way she writes her characters and elucidates such nuanced, specific experiences. Probably would have rated this book higher if it was by someone else tbh because nothing can compare to Such a Fun Age
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was very interesting. What started very oddly formed into a story that was clearly building. There were twists and turns I did not see coming and it was building well. The chaos point or climax of the story was also very good but after that it just felt like the book got to the end with a flat tire. There was resolution but it was uninspiring resolution.