book_dummy 's review for:

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This should have been an opinion piece magazine article or short story. It really dragged in the last half. The characters are pretentious and superficial. The writing is clumsy and preachy. It could have used major editing. Super boring and grating...a dime a dozen.