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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Beautifully and lyrically written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, War
I was looking for a burden free story that was lighthearted but still had depth and I got it. The emotions behind Lillian's experiences are relatable in a way that makes the human experience feel seen without feeling depressing. If you are looking for something to take you away from the heaviness of the real world without going too far out of it this is a great choice. Let me feel my feelings without forcing me to feel them too hard if you know what I mean!
This book had a more depressing tone than I expected going into it but it worked for the story. I thought this would be similar to The Boston Girl, but it wasn't. It tails Lillian Boxfish through a 10 mile journey through New York on New Years Eve, 1984 and flashes back on the high highs and low lows of her life from the 1920s to the book's present. I liked the writing style of making the flashbacks run in non-sequential order, it added an interesting texture to the story.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Such a beautiful and insightful story. Rooney maps this novel on the grid of New York City and it really feels like the city is another character in her story. I also appreciated that the novel was based on the writings and work of an incredible woman in history! This was a cool way to learn about the work of a female advertising executive at one of the 20th century’s most influential companies.