bfth23 's review for:

The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai
4.0

Wish you could give 1/2 stars because while I don't think this was quite a 5 star book (which is supposedly amazing), I think it deserves more than "I really liked it." As, in I really, really liked it and would read it again.

I read this one quickly because it was easy to read and because the story compelled me to keep going. You may have to suspend your belief a little bit (Could Lucy really have gotten away with what she did?), but do it. There were times where I wondered if Lucy's story was even "real." It doesn't matter. Suspend any qualms you may have and just immerse yourself in the tale. (And if you're an avid reader, enjoy all the "literary" nods. If you don't outright laugh, you will smile.)

If you're not moved by the ending (no spoiler), you call the Tinman and ask for your heart back.