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A review by kb33
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.5
This slow burn was so slow I almost missed it. Vanessa and Aiden became comfortable and friendly, and suddenly there were a few kisses.
The book is entirely from Vanessa’s point of view. There was definitely a heavy amount of monologue, and it wouldn’t have been a success if it wasn’t Zapata writing it. This book was different from most others in this genre, but it worked well.
I’m struggling with this review because so many people like this book so much. I think the thing that makes it hard to like, for me, was that Aiden doesn’t offer much to the story. Most of the stuff about him is how other people react to him, and not things he says or does. He’s very stoic, and not a very present or active character. We even rely on conversations between Vanessa and their other roommate Zach about Aiden to get info.
The book is entirely from Vanessa’s point of view. There was definitely a heavy amount of monologue, and it wouldn’t have been a success if it wasn’t Zapata writing it. This book was different from most others in this genre, but it worked well.
I’m struggling with this review because so many people like this book so much. I think the thing that makes it hard to like, for me, was that Aiden doesn’t offer much to the story. Most of the stuff about him is how other people react to him, and not things he says or does. He’s very stoic, and not a very present or active character. We even rely on conversations between Vanessa and their other roommate Zach about Aiden to get info.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Violence