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emily_koopmann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
serendipitysbooks's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Search follows Dana and her experiences on the search committee of her Unitarian Universalist church as it looks for a new minister. I found this book surprisingly compelling. I learnt a lot about UU beliefs and churches and was intrigued by what I discovered. This is not a denomination I’m familiar with; in fact there are no UU churches in my part of the world. I was surprised by how lengthy and the involved the search process was, and I became increasingly in its outcome. While I enjoyed the character studies of the committee members and the candidates, I felt this novel was strongest when it came to group dynamics and that interpersonal relationships and interactions. Having served on my fair share of voluntary committees over the years I felt Dana’s pain, especially when committee members refuse to stick to the guidelines and mandates they are supposed to operate under.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Addiction
atamano's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, and Addiction
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, and Sexual harassment
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