A review by baileycowen
The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir

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

4.25

Truly a book that provoked a lot of thought, it was a fascinating engagement and critique of the extreme problems of extreme religious sects. I liked the ending, felt that it wrapped up in a realistic but hopeful way. 
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