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Out of the Easy
by Ruta Sepetys
I liked this book, but, for me, it didn't live up to all the hype and good reviews. The characters in the novel felt real to me, and represented a spectrum of strong and wonderful, if flawed people. However, I still fee like there could've been more character development.
The other main reason for my disappointment with this book was that I didn't feel like the the author really developed and utilized the 1950s New Orleans setting as much as she could have, especially since it seems that, according to the afterword/acknowledgements, that she spent a decent amount of time going through archives. On the other hand, maybe it's a good thing that Out of the Easy isn't so tied to its setting, because its story is one that may resonate with many, the story of a smart, good kid who has a non-traditional "family," deals with losing people she cares about, and feels conflicted about trying to "get out" to make the most of her potential and fulfill her dreams. In this way, Out of the Easy was reminiscent of Tequila Worm by Viola Canales and the musical In the Heights by Quiara Algeria Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The other main reason for my disappointment with this book was that I didn't feel like the the author really developed and utilized the 1950s New Orleans setting as much as she could have, especially since it seems that, according to the afterword/acknowledgements, that she spent a decent amount of time going through archives. On the other hand, maybe it's a good thing that Out of the Easy isn't so tied to its setting, because its story is one that may resonate with many, the story of a smart, good kid who has a non-traditional "family," deals with losing people she cares about, and feels conflicted about trying to "get out" to make the most of her potential and fulfill her dreams. In this way, Out of the Easy was reminiscent of Tequila Worm by Viola Canales and the musical In the Heights by Quiara Algeria Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda.