A review by withlivjones
Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly

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

4.0

I liked the exploration of different kinds of love - romantic, platonic, especially familial. Every member of Greta and Valdin’s family has a unique character and I loved reading about their messy backstories and relationships. The narrative voice was very fun to read as well, I imagine an experience similar to reading the transcript of a very long stand-up set (take that as you will). However, throughout the book I felt a little like something was missing, and I can’t quite put my finger on what - it’s kind of like there were inside jokes in the book that I wasn’t privy to. Overall, though, a fun and endearing read. 
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