A review by cararainx
The Burning Girl by Claire Messud

emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Although the author could be a little winded, the story itself enthralled me. The author was able to capture the transition from girlhood to womanhood wonderfully. Most comming of age stories are told from the male perspective so this was refreshing for me to be able to identify with Julia and sometimes Cassie.
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