A review by alyssastag
Mercury by Amy Jo Burns

emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

I thought this book was so beautiful. It paints an accurate, heartbreaking picture of life in a Rust Belt town. The organization was kinda messy and weird, but to me it mirrors the disaster that is the Joseph family. I like how the story focused on Baylor and Elsie towards the end, though some people might find that to be an odd or disorganized choice. The beginning gave Little Fires Everywhere, but it morphed into a story all its own. For some reason this book just really captivated me.