annexelizabeth 's review for:

The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai

4.0

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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funny and charming. though this book may not have been realistic, i enjoyed it thoroughly and found its clear passion for books to be relatable but also to serve a purpose in the novel itself. makkai's humor in this book is zany and sharp, and i enjoyed the various interludes that appeared as if they were from the pages of a children's book. i was also quite a fan of the relationship between lucy and ian and how books played a role in that relationship. overall, enjoyed this quite a bit.