Reviews

Boston Adventure by Jean Stafford

happy_stomach's review against another edition

funny reflective slow-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

3.5

kwils217's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

maureenquinlan's review against another edition

reflective slow-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? No

3.5

yeahdeadslow's review against another edition

3.0

I'm so glad to have finally read this. I bought it at a used bookstore years ago, and I kept meaning to tackle it, but never did.

This is one of those books that as I look back on it, there doesn't seem to have been enough plot to fill 500+ pages. And yet somehow it did. Overall, quite a fascinating, if slow-paced book. Sonie Marburg is a notable protagonist: brave, intelligent, foolish, and insecure. I am curious to know what happened to her in the future, since her narration did seem to come from a wiser version of herself. I feel through these honest side-observations it is implied that Miss Sonie finds future happiness, away from those who have trapped her. 3.5 stars. I found it quite hard to focus on this book at times, but otherwise enjoyed the writing.