A review by freedo8quigly
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

reflective slow-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was so slow. I love listening to stories about people's lives, but I didn't care about Lara. The fact that she kept auditioning for Our Town, and getting cast as Emily made me wonder if she could do anything else or if she only had one mode.
Turns out I was right- she actually sucks, and then immediately gives up at the first out she gets. Uhg.
As much as I didn't care for any of the characters, this book was also kind of comforting. Might be because Meryl Streep is comforting.
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