A review by literarylion
Luster by Raven Leilani

dark emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Pros:
  • Absolutely staggeringly gorgeous writing
  • Rich social commentary that is not didactic or patronizing
  • Vivid rendering of characters 
Cons:
  • Plot weaved around a bit, not really cohering, but that is to be expected from a character study like this
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