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emilymaine 's review for:
Sweetbitter
by Stephanie Danler
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A big switch-up from my usual reads—I wasn’t sure how to feel about it at first. But Danler’s writing is undeniably vivid, almost poetic, painting a gritty and mesmerizing picture of Tess’s world. The novel had a dark, uneasy undertone that left me genuinely worried for her at times. It’s not a light read, but if you’re in the mood for something artsy and thought-provoking, this one definitely lingers.