A review by charlesalexander
Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout

slow-paced

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

3.5

good PSA for birth control. more a slice of life book rather than an incisive dissection on life after abuse. 
it drags in some places and every character besides Bev is insufferable, but worth a read. 
It was interesting flitting between perspectives, creating a well-rounded portrait of how small the community actually is. 
I appreciated Strout not tying everything in a neat bow at the end. 👍