A review by setsailforthestars
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This book was a fun read for the most part. I picked it up mainly because I’m from Winnipeg and the title caught my eye. I was surprised to find I enjoyed it. The pacing was weird and I got  annoyed with how often Aiden was referred to as “the big guy” or his wall of Winnipeg nickname, like, we get it, he’s huge. Three stars because it was mostly enjoyable but I almost DNF’d because of the spoiler below. 

 
I was disappointed by the double standard when Vanessa laughed at Aiden getting groped by a fan, which was never addressed. Especially when Aiden later got in a fight with someone for groping her.
 
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