A review by dlauabby
A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The beginning was great, funny and entertaining. The plot progresses rather fast and leaves one confused. The funny word play and remarks about serious topics made light were enough to keep me from dropping the book. The ending is fine, I’m glad the main character wasn’t shut down or gave up.