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raindrops333's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
helenphu's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
A beach read
meganmikaelian's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
No one does character work like Emma Straub. She immediately sucks you into the complex relationships between each of her characters and gives them such rich and unique voices. None of the characters in this story were particularly likable and that made them all the more endearing.
Emma Straub doesn’t shy away from awkward subjects or off-putting personalities and that’s what I love about her books. I also love how the setting is always a character in and of itself. Usually her books make me want to move to New York City, but this one made me want a little villa in Spain for all my friends and family to enjoy with me. A job well done all the way around.
Emma Straub doesn’t shy away from awkward subjects or off-putting personalities and that’s what I love about her books. I also love how the setting is always a character in and of itself. Usually her books make me want to move to New York City, but this one made me want a little villa in Spain for all my friends and family to enjoy with me. A job well done all the way around.
threegoodrats's review against another edition
4.0
So many imperfect, flawed, wonderful people. I'm so happy to be reading my way through Emma Straub right now. Plus I got to have a vicarious vacation, which is all I'm getting at the moment so I'll take it.
kindle_and_crossstitch's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0