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trin's review against another edition
4.0
A look at the financial crisis through the eyes of one family. This was a faster, punchier, and much less literary take on material similar to that covered by [a:Adam Haslett|104756|Adam Haslett|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg]’s [b:Union Atlantic|6488598|Union Atlantic|Adam Haslett|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1277304442s/6488598.jpg|6679983]; frankly, I prefer Zevin’s version. Her characters occasionally stray close to caricature—the dad is particularly over-the-top—but the emotion Zevin evokes through them is real. I was also impressed by the way Zevin tied the financial crisis into other issues affecting this country, such as military policy and women’s reproductive rights. This sounds like heavy stuff (and it is), but The Hole We’re In is so fast-paced, and so character-driven, that you’ll gulp it down—and then have plenty of time to let Zevin’s ideas linger, to digest. This book deserves more attention than it appears to be getting.
g_elizabeth84's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
supertenn115's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
smeyers98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mals37's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
byp's review against another edition
4.0
A little too close to home, espcially the cynicism about higher ed.
katiesteyn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75