A review by just_natalie
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This was a frustrating read. It jumps all over the place in time. Often times going back-and-forth with different characters in a way that does not make sense and is not easy to follow. I truly hated all of the storylines except for the current day storyline, but yet there was so little of it. The ending is ambiguous and nothing gets solved. It’s quite vulgar and showed all of the worst sides of every character and offered no redeeming qualities to anyone. It’s not a book to read if you’re seeking an escape from the ugly truths of the world and relationships. It has some pretty haunting scenes of sexual abuse of minors. 
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