A review by readingqueerly
Less by Andrew Sean Greer

emotional funny inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book is a bit of a headscratcher for me. As my first book of the year I think it might not have been the best choice. I wanted something short and sweet after reading Priory as my last book last year, but found myself reading this, yes, short, but also time consuming book. And I mean that in the best way. I wanted to finish this quickly, but this book is not made for that. I do think because I didn't give it enough time, I didn't fully grasp it. I liked the writing, I liked the story, I was itching to grab something to write notes in the margins (didn't because this is a library book) I just didn't have an overall good reading experience and that was fully a me problem. I KNOW that I'll get myself a personal copy of this at some point and try again to spend time with this book and the many moments and lines that really hit home despite me sharing next to nothing with the MC. 
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