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A review by megansmith
Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’m not gonna lie, for a while I was unsure if I was gonna make it to the end of this book or not. This one was LONGGG. Long, with small text, and a lot going on. But I did really like it!
Taffy Brodesser-Akner is an incredible writer, and I truly loved her writing and the story she weaved. The ending was satisfying, the setup was so enticing, and while I hated these characters so deeply, I was entranced by the true ruts they kept digging for themselves. They’re all so despicable but equally, fascinating.
I’d dock this book points just on length, and maybe how despicable they all were, but overall this was such a fascinating read. Plenty of themes were so prevalent to life today - IE disdain between classes in society, the dive into inherited trauma and what constitutes “struggle”, and even what money can or cant buy in terms of success. I’d highly recommend this one!
Taffy Brodesser-Akner is an incredible writer, and I truly loved her writing and the story she weaved. The ending was satisfying, the setup was so enticing, and while I hated these characters so deeply, I was entranced by the true ruts they kept digging for themselves. They’re all so despicable but equally, fascinating.
I’d dock this book points just on length, and maybe how despicable they all were, but overall this was such a fascinating read. Plenty of themes were so prevalent to life today - IE disdain between classes in society, the dive into inherited trauma and what constitutes “struggle”, and even what money can or cant buy in terms of success. I’d highly recommend this one!