A review by lochanreads
Luster by Raven Leilani

challenging dark funny hopeful reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book makes some really interesting observations about human interaction and thought. It seemed both overly gratuitous and oddly mundane. It is an unflinching book about a young black woman's life in the face of social disparity and constant hookups. Her only distractions are painting and her obsession with a much older man. There's a lot of tension between the three main characters in this odd cohabitation. It's perversely page-turning.
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