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The Latecomer

Jean Hanff Korelitz

3.98 AVERAGE

lcoverosey's review

4.0

This is not a speed read. It is an intricately woven family Brilliant read

aed2655's review

1.5
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was one of my least favorite books that I've ever actually completed.
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tashadandelion's review

5.0
emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

hcearle's review

3.75
challenging reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
reflective slow-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

bonneyboys's review

4.0
adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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bmpicc's review

1.0

I want to like her, but I have come to the conclusion that she is not the author for me. Too wordy with little reward.

kathenschel's review

4.0
lighthearted reflective medium-paced

agrdck20's review

5.0

This is the best book I have read this year. I wasn’t aware of this author before commencing the book, so will need to check out her others now.

3.5
I didn't quite buy the WHY of the kids' attitude toward each other and their mom, but their individual growth journey saved the overall story for me.