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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
came really close to not finishing this. i didn’t connect to the writing at all. it feels clunky, self-conscious, and over-the-top. the dialogue is so insistent on seeming contemporary and “real” that it feels anything but. the political arcs are so heavy-handed, i found myself rolling my eyes during the climactic scenes and reveals.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved it! It both handled complex topics well and also it was fun to listen to
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Based on the cover and title of this book, one would likely expect a story centered on a woman on a personal journey. Although that is the core of this novel, there is so much more going on here. There are some extremely complex yet realistic family dynamics, conflicts between ambition and ethics, and honest conversations about racism, abandonment, sexual assault, and trauma. And all of this is an absolute pleasure to read. This is the work of a highly skilled writer.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes