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nicoleh's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The plot of the book sounded really interesting to me, but I worried after reading some other reviews that the book would be slow and boring. But it was the opposite for me! Once the plot started to get going, it was hard for me to put down. I found Florence to be a great main character, flaws and all. I liked that she made mistakes in her life, and reading through them and her thoughts was my favorite parts of the book. I did find some of the chapters taking place in the 2000’s a little slow, especially the parts related to a business deal, so I kind of skimmed those sections which really didn’t affect my understanding of anything else in the book.
I also think it’s a good book generally to know what life was like in 30-50’s Soviet Union, a time and place I don’t think is often represented in books.
I also think it’s a good book generally to know what life was like in 30-50’s Soviet Union, a time and place I don’t think is often represented in books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion and Antisemitism
Minor: Medical content
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