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A review by jazzlovestoread
Olive by Emma Gannon
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Olive 🫒 is a great book about more than just the decision of whether to have children. It discusses the depth of friendship, relationships, and society's perception of child free women.
I've given this book 3*s because I found the first half of the book quite depressing and hard to read at times. There's a lot of repetition when it comes to Olive's feelings and her moping character can be quite frustrating.
Also worth noting it does get a bit boring discussing the first world problems of 4 rich white women, some different characters and perspectives wouldn't have gone amiss.
Nevertheless a book discussing rarely talked about issues, so would still recommend.
I've given this book 3*s because I found the first half of the book quite depressing and hard to read at times. There's a lot of repetition when it comes to Olive's feelings and her moping character can be quite frustrating.
Also worth noting it does get a bit boring discussing the first world problems of 4 rich white women, some different characters and perspectives wouldn't have gone amiss.
Nevertheless a book discussing rarely talked about issues, so would still recommend.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility