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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
**Thank you to Atria Books for the free copy!**
WOW! I had zero expectations going into this novel and I was completely blown away. If you’re a fan of novels set in NYC, filled with beautifully-flawed characters who have a lot of history with one another, this is your book. I could hardly put this down, y’all! The writing is so, so good.
WOW! I had zero expectations going into this novel and I was completely blown away. If you’re a fan of novels set in NYC, filled with beautifully-flawed characters who have a lot of history with one another, this is your book. I could hardly put this down, y’all! The writing is so, so good.
I got through about 70 pages then skimmed ahead. These characters were more like caricatures of what people think Xennial anti-Trumpers are like. (And I say that as a Xennial anti-Trumper) Self-absorbed, in love with what they perceive is their own greatness, complete disregard for anyone else.
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Murder
Moderate: Rape
A very interesting character study about a group of four friends whose personal lives intertwine with the state of politics in different ways. Platzer is a great writer and his style made the book more captivating.
*I received an ARC of this book from a Goodreads giveaway*
When I first read the description of this book, I thought it would focus more on the time in New York right after 9/11 and that intrigued me. Instead, it focused more on the time right after the 2016 election which I'm a bit burned out on reading about.
The characters are quite complex and there is a good bit of back story that shows why they are the way they are, but two of the characters weren't likeable for quite a bit of the story. For two of the characters, I just kept thinking, "stop being so selfish and get into therapy." But, I still enjoyed this book even though the characters weren't always likeable.
Overall, a book I enjoyed, but not one I loved.
When I first read the description of this book, I thought it would focus more on the time in New York right after 9/11 and that intrigued me. Instead, it focused more on the time right after the 2016 election which I'm a bit burned out on reading about.
The characters are quite complex and there is a good bit of back story that shows why they are the way they are, but two of the characters weren't likeable for quite a bit of the story. For two of the characters, I just kept thinking, "stop being so selfish and get into therapy." But, I still enjoyed this book even though the characters weren't always likeable.
Overall, a book I enjoyed, but not one I loved.
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to like this, but it was exhausting. I couldn't get myself to care about Tazio.