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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
Didn’t like the writing. Didn’t like MC.
"Homebodies" is an entertaining and complex novel that explores the cause and effect relationship between social and personal issues. This book operates on the premise of the main character being unjustly fired from her job due to racism and her public retaliation against the company. While this premise drives the plot, the author doesn't cover the consequences of the MC publicly calling out her employer until the end of the book. What I initially thought would be the most interesting part of the book was wedged into the last couple of chapters.
That being said, the author thoroughly explored the impact that job loss has on all aspects of one's life. I would rate this book at 5 stars, but the main character's poor decision- making toward the end undermined the character development and frustrated me as a reader.
That being said, the author thoroughly explored the impact that job loss has on all aspects of one's life. I would rate this book at 5 stars, but the main character's poor decision- making toward the end undermined the character development and frustrated me as a reader.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the story, overall. Mickey, the main character, was frustrating though because I felt for her but at the same time, girl, get it together. I do love an ambiguous ending but sometimes I need to know some things. Mickey’s decision making skills are…questionable. Overall, a good book exploring Mickey’s relationship with herself and her self-worth.
I loved the writing and found many aspects of this book relatable and important. The characters were frustrating in a really realistic way that I appreciated. I wanted a little more from this book but am excited to see what this author does next.
i LOVED this one!! i honestly can't remember the last time i've read about a protagonist as messy as mickey, and i totally get why people dislike her, but i thoroughly enjoyed it (even tho it was painful at times).
Though this was really character driven, I don’t feel like Mickey experienced any growth at all. All of her relationships start troubled and they remain that way.
I was really frustrated when reading about her relationships with both Lex and T. I wish we got to know more about Lex, which would’ve given more insight to their dynamic and relationship together as well. The whole thing with T was just ugh. Like c’mon girl.
The manifesto didn’t play a very big role in this book until the 90% mark or so. I thought it would feature more heavily because of the summary.
I liked this while I was reading it but I’m disappointed with the abrupt ending and lack of growth overall.
I was really frustrated when reading about her relationships with both Lex and T. I wish we got to know more about Lex, which would’ve given more insight to their dynamic and relationship together as well. The whole thing with T was just ugh. Like c’mon girl.
The manifesto didn’t play a very big role in this book until the 90% mark or so. I thought it would feature more heavily because of the summary.
I liked this while I was reading it but I’m disappointed with the abrupt ending and lack of growth overall.
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really wanted to like this more but it felt unfinished. Like all the good stuff was cut.