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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was initially drawn to this book because it is set in Chicago and I love Chicago, the lake and the architecture and the river and the pots of flowers here and there, the vibe, of course, and all the spots where I might find Batman.
The Chicago of this book is not that Chicago. This book could literally take place anywhere and, actually, it probably does. A character who is so focused on not being where she is has no freedom to experience the setting in which she finds herself.
On the one hand, I think that's such a shame because.. Chicago! On the other hand, I recognize that has never been my situation and I really have no clue what it's like to just want to be anywhere else.
The main character talks and talks and doesn't really say anything, doesn't really tell a story, she just keeps talking and in the talking, she ultimately says everything. It's quite lovely, really; very unique, very unexpected, but sort of brilliant.
The Chicago of this book is not that Chicago. This book could literally take place anywhere and, actually, it probably does. A character who is so focused on not being where she is has no freedom to experience the setting in which she finds herself.
On the one hand, I think that's such a shame because.. Chicago! On the other hand, I recognize that has never been my situation and I really have no clue what it's like to just want to be anywhere else.
The main character talks and talks and doesn't really say anything, doesn't really tell a story, she just keeps talking and in the talking, she ultimately says everything. It's quite lovely, really; very unique, very unexpected, but sort of brilliant.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was moving, poetic, simply beautiful. This coming of age story was told in several short vignettes, while however brief still painted a rich, full picture of her relations to her family, friends, neighbors, neighborhood, and home. I got weepy at the end. It's a super quick read. I read it on my flight during the times when we couldn't use our approved electronic devices. I may read it again soon when I can read it through with no interruptions.
“Nunca acabas de llenarte de cielo. Puedes dormirte y amanecer borracho de cielo, y el cielo puede cuidarte cuando andas triste. Aquí hay demasiada tristeza y no bastante cielo.”
challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes