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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
While I liked the idea of this book I really did feel lost in the format. The stories were great, but there was never any resolutions...everything was left open and unanswered. Ayana makes you feel for each one of these characters and then you're left feeling abandoned after each chapter.
Not a great read for sentimental folks like myself.
Not a great read for sentimental folks like myself.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
sad
medium-paced
2.5 stars. Although the writing was good, the 12 different stories were a bit frustrating to read - there was no "flow" (maybe there wasn't supposed to be?) AND all the stories were just plain sad. Each person in the book was damaged in some awful way and it was hard to endure their pain with them OR in fact, like them. I should have put this one down much sooner!